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ME50337: Orthopaedic biomechanics

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Modular - January Start
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW60PR20OT20
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Coursework reassessment (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
* To outline the basic principles of static, kinematics and dynamics applied to the mechanical characterisation of hard and soft tissues;
* To give an understanding of forces and moments acting on human joints;
* To introduce the application of tribology to natural and replaced joints;
* To develop the student's appreciation of the biomechanical issues associated with implant fixation.

Learning Outcomes:
After successful completion of this unit the student will be able to:
* Give examples of the applications of mechanics in a biological and clinical context;
* Predict forces and motions in human joints, and to provide examples of the mechanical properties of a variety of hard and soft tissue structures;
* Recognise the functional requirements of replacement joints;
* Appraise the tribological constraints of natural and replacement joints;
* Present the principles of fixation of artificial joints;
* Assess the performance of replacement joints in the aggressive environment of the human body.

Skills:
Knowledge and Understanding
* Problem definition process (T/A)
* Context of a challenge (T/A)
Intellectual
* Report writing (T/A)
* Critical analysis (T/A/F)
* Research skills (T/A)
Professional Practical
* Problem solving (T/A/F)
* Critical appraisal (T/A)
Key/Transferable
* Oral and written skills (T/A)
* Communication (F)
* Team working skills (F)
* Independent learning and organisational skills (F)

Content:
Biomechanics concepts, Stress and strain, Analysis of joint loading, Friction, lubrication and wear, Biomechanics of joints, Biomechanics of Fixation.
Follow this link for further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ME50337 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
  • TEME-APC23 : PG Cert Orthopaedic Engineering - Joint Replacement (Part-time)

Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.