Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to biomechanics : basic terminology and concepts -- Biomechanics of bone -- Biomechanics of articular cartilage -- Biomechanics of tendons and ligaments -- Biomechanics of peripheral nerves and spinal nerve roots -- Biomechanics of skeletal muscle -- Biomechanics of the knee -- Biomechanics of the hip -- Biomechanics of the foot and ankle -- Biomechanics of the lumbar spine -- Biomechanics of the cervical spine -- Biomechanics of the shoulder -- Biomechanics of the elbow -- Biomechanics of the wrist and hand -- Biomechanics of fracture fixation -- Biomechanics of arthroplasty -- Biomechanics of gait.