Title
Human Engineering: The Basics of Joint Replacement
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Synopsis
Biomedical engineers must overcome significant hurdles to create joint replacements that can serve as stand-ins for healthy bone and cartilage. In this podcast, Dr. Sabick outlines how engineers overcome those challenges to make joint replacement an increasingly common and usually successful procedure that improves the quality of life for hundreds of thousands of people every year. She provides a brief overview of the field of biomedical engineering and also details a case study about a patient who needs a hip replacement as an illustration of several key concepts of engineering design.
More Information About the Researcher
Dr. Michelle Sabick serves as Interim Chair and Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering at Boise State University.
Podcast Date
12-5-2011
Podcast Duration
8.25
Disciplines
Biomechanical Engineering | Biomedical Engineering and Bioengineering
Rights Information
This material is copyrighted by Boise State University.
Recommended Citation
Sabick, Michelle, "Human Engineering: The Basics of Joint Replacement" (2011). Beyond the Blue Podcasts. 28.
https://scholarworks.boisestate.edu/beyond_the_blue_podcasts/28