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BIOE 3120 - Fundamentals of Orthopaedic Device Science and Engineering

3 Credits (3 Contact Hours)
Introduction to biomaterials, biomechanics, tribology, and design principles for orthopaedic devices with a focus on joint replacements, bone and graft fixation, and orthobiologics. This course explores the effect of pathology on bone growth and remodeling, and implant fixation, and covers basic concepts of device success and failure. Students are introduced to regulatory science for testing of orthopaedic devices. Not open to bioengineering majors. Preq: Consent of instructor.



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