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Recent Developments in Skeletal Muscle Physiology By : Jean Turner Description : Skeletal muscles are organs of the vertebrate muscular system that are commonly connected to bones of the skeleton by tendons. They are present throughout the body and respond to stimuli by contracting. ... |
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A Clinical Guide to Orthopedics By : Solomon Willis Description : Orthopedics is the branch of surgery concerned with the treatment of conditions involving the skeletal system and its interconnecting parts. The musculoskeletal system comprises parts including bones, ... |
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A Clinician's Guide to Joint Replacement By : Finley Heron Description : Joint replacement is a surgical procedure concerned with the replacement of a damaged joint with an artificial joint. The artificial joints used in orthopedic surgeries are composed of metals, ceramics ... |
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Arthritis: Clinical Assessment and Intervention By : Sharlton Pierce Description : Arthritis is a disorder characterized by pain and swelling in one or more joints. It has various signs and symptoms, including stiffness, discomfort, reduced range of motion in joints, etc. Arthritis is ... |
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Biomechanics and Motor Control By : Lael Dickson Description : Biomechanics refers to the study of motion, structure and function of mechanical aspects of biological systems, at the cellular level or the level of organism as a whole. The movement in organisms is regulated ... |
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Biomechanics of the Human Musculoskeletal System By : Esther Mueller Description : Biomechanics of the musculoskeletal system is a subfield of biomechanics that examines the behavior of isolated tissues and structures. It is also concerned with the study of their interactions to produce ... |
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Bone Diseases: Diagnosis and Treatment By : Dan Heller Description : A condition that affects the human skeletal system, making bones weaker and vulnerable to fractures is termed as a bone disease. There are several types of bone diseases including osteoporosis, metabolic ... |
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Bone Regeneration: Novel Techniques and Applications By : Nancy Chisolm Description : Bones are living tissues that make up the skeletal structure of a body. They are made up of the collagen protein and calcium phosphate. Bone regeneration is a complex, well-organized physiological process ... |
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Clinical Assessment and Treatment of Fractures By : Brandon Gomez Description : A fracture refers to a break in a bone, which can happen due to injuries, falls or car accidents. The common symptoms of a fracture are intense pain, deformity, swelling, bruising, or tenderness around ... |
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Hip and Knee Reconstructive and Replacement Surgery By : Oscar Hazel Description : Hip replacement, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a surgery in which a prosthetic implant, often known as a hip prosthesis, replaces the hip joint. A whole hip replacement or hemi (half) replacements ... |