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Prosthesis eBooks

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  • Más allá del ojo

    Beyond the eye

    by Sergio D. Ozán ...
    Este libro sintetiza A lo largo de mi vasta carrera como protesista y ocularista me he nutrido de experiencias de profesionales, de pacientes y de investigación. Este libro reúne todos estos conocimientos e investigaciones para contribuir aún más a la excelencia de la profesión de ocularista. En este trabajo hago referencia a todos los puntos necesarios a considerar en la adaptación de prótesis ... Read more

    ₹419.00

  • Para Brillar

    Una asombrosa historia real de una amputada cuádruple

    by Desjardins Wilkens, Cyndi ...
    “Amor, has estado muy enferma y tuvieron que amputarte… tus manos y pies” Su voz se quebró. Busqué alguna explicación en su cara, quería identificar alguna señal para entender por qué sentía tanto dolor por él y por mí. “….”Cyndi intentó absorber la nueva realidad de que una enfermedad infecciosa en la piel había cambiado su vida para siempre. Su más reciente recuerdo era el haber sido una gerente ... Read more

    ₹748.70

  • Overcoming Depression

    What Medication Fail To Do

    by Joseph H. Fox ...
    Being depressed regularly feels like carrying an exceptionally heavy burden, however, you are not just in this struggle.The majority of us believe when we’re depressed our scenario is hopeless. That’s a blunder. Joseph H. Fox reassures us that the trick to overcoming depression is usually in harnessing our brain’s own organic antidepressant capacity to create a far more resilient mind.Uncovering ... Read more

    ₹535.26 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Moreau’s Other Island

    by Brian Aldiss ...
    Series series The Monster Trilogy
    Welcome to Dr Moreau’s other island. Place of untold horros. Home of the Beast Men…Available for the first time in eBook.He stands very tall, long prosthetic limbs glistening in the harsh sun, withered body swaying, carbine and whip clasped in artificial hands. Man-beasts cower on the sand as he brandishes his gun in the air.He is Dr Moreau, ruler of the fabulous, grotesque island, where humans ... Read more

    ₹405.91

  • Artificial Parts, Practical Lives

    Modern Histories of Prosthetics

    Edited by Katherine Ott, David Serlin, Stephen Mihm ...
    From the wooden teeth of George Washington to the Bly prosthesis, popular in the 1860s and boasting easy uniform motions of the limb, to today's lifelike approximations, prosthetic devices reveal the extent to which the evolution and design of technologies of the body are intertwined with both the practical and subjective needs of human beings.The peculiar history of prosthetic devices sheds light ... Read more

    ₹2,740.54

  • Orbital Surgery

    by Francesco Bandello, Borja Corcóstegui ...
    Orbital surgery deals with a variety of complications occurring in the eye socket comprising inflammatory diseases like thyroid-associated orbitopathy, tumors, infections, and injuries from trauma that affect eye function. In this volume, renowned European orbital surgery experts share their professional experience and expertise. Their contributions cover basic as well as more specialized up-to ... Read more

    ₹6,927.65

  • Attachments to War

    Biomedical Logics and Violence in Twenty-First-Century America

    by Jennifer Terry ...
    Series series Next Wave: New Directions in Women's Studies
    In Attachments to War Jennifer Terry traces how biomedical logics entangle Americans in a perpetual state of war. Focusing on the Afghanistan and Iraq wars between 2002 and 2014, Terry identifies the presence of a biomedicine-war nexus in which new forms of wounding provoke the continual development of complex treatment, rehabilitation, and prosthetic technologies. At the same time, the U.S. ... Read more

    ₹2,619.12

  • Fundamentals of Amputation Care and Prosthetics

    by Douglas Murphy, MD, Douglas Murphy, MD ...
    Written by experienced physiatrists, prosthetists, and therapists, this book provides an introduction to the field of amputee care and prosthetics. Dedicated chapters guide you through prescription of prostheses for the various levels and types of amputations in both the lower and upper extremity and address recent advances in functionality and safety. Pre- and post-operative care, prosthetic ... Read more

    ₹4,281.26

  • Overcoming Depression

    Hidden Secrets On How To Combat Depression

    by James J. Riley ...
    Depression is a state of mind disorder that has something to do with persistent and extreme feeling of sadness, low state of mind, and loss of curiosity. It is with the capacity of causing you to feel worthless. The condition produces negative effects on how you think, take action, and experience - your response to our life generally. It generally makes actions that you loved participating in ... Read more

    ₹535.26 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Atlas Of Ankle Replacements, The

    by Andrew J Goldberg Obe, Paul H Cooke ...
    The future of ankle replacements will be governed by careful patient selection, meticulous surgical technique, and appropriate prospective follow up and reporting as well as the introduction and collaboration of joint replacement registers. There is a large uptrend in the use of ankle replacements and a need for authoritative publications that can be used as a reference internationally.The Atlas ... Read more

    ₹5,309.87

  • Foot Deformities and Malformations in Children

    A Principles-Based, Practical Guide to Assessment and Management: eBook without Multimedia

    by Vincent Mosca ...
    Practical, comprehensive, and immediately applicable, Foot Deformities and Malformations in Children: A Principles-Based, Practical Guide to Assessment and Management, Second Edition, is a must-have reference for orthopaedists, foot and ankle surgeons, and podiatrists who care for children. Renowned pediatric orthopaedic foot surgeon and educator Dr. Vincent S. Mosca’s highly regarded resource now ... Read more

    ₹17,922.54

  • Bioinspired Devices

    Emulating Nature’s Assembly and Repair Process

    by Eugene C. Goldfield ...
    Robotic exoskeletons that allow stroke survivors to regain use of their limbs, 3D-printed replacement body parts, and dozens of other innovations still in schematic design are revolutionizing the treatment of debilitating injuries and nervous system disorders. What all these technologies have in common is that they are modeled after engineering strategies found in nature—strategies developed by a ... Read more

    ₹5,780.81

  • Animal Models in Orthopaedic Research

    Edited by Yuehuei H. An, Richard J. Freidman ...
    Animal Models in Orthopaedic Research is a reference book of the major animal models used in the study of orthopaedic conditions and in the in vivo study of biomaterials. Use of animal models provides important knowledge about pathological conditions that can eventually lead to the development of more effective clinical treatment of diseases in bot ... Read more

    ₹27,298.26

  • Shine On

    The Remarkable True Story of a Quadruple Amputee

    by Cyndi Desjardins Wilkens ...
    “Honey, you’ve been very ill and they’ve had to amputate…” His voice cracked. I searched his face, looking for some kind of clue to tell me why I sensed so much pain from him and in me. “…Your hands and feet.”Cyndi tried to grasp the new reality that flesh-eating disease had changed her life forever. Her recent memories of being a successful business manager and new mom seemed oceans away.It just ... Read more

    ₹641.55

  • Biomedical Implant Corrosion Mitigation Through Surface Engineering

    Edited by Ashish Kumar, Abhinay Thakur ...
    Modern biomedical implants have made a positive contribution to patient quality of life, but their eventual corrosion limits their longevity and efficacy. New developments in surface engineering techniques show promise in extending corrosion resistance in implants, and the development of biocompatible and biodegradable materials offers new opportunities in the development of implants.Beginning ... Read more

    ₹24,836.16

  • Spinal Reconstruction

    Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering

    Edited by Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski, Michael J. Yaszemski, Iain Kalfas, Paul Park, Robert F. McLain, Debra J. Trantolo ...
    With an ever-expanding array of biomaterials and implant devices appearing in the field, Spinal Reconstruction: Clinical Examples of Applied Basic Science, Biomechanics and Engineering helps surgeons assess and utilize the latest technologies to improve the reconstruction of the spine and enhance the reconstitution of diseased spinal segments. With ... Read more

    ₹9,419.51

  • Computer Aided Design of 3D Printable Anatomically Shaped Medical Devices

    Methodologies and Applications

    by Filip Gorski ...
    "Computer Aided Design of 3D Printable Anatomically Shaped Medical Devices: Methodologies and Applications" presents a comprehensive framework for designing 3D printable medical devices tailored to individual anatomies. Bridging engineering and medicine, the book guides readers through advanced CAD techniques, anatomical data acquisition (via 3D scanning and imaging), and additive manufacturing ... Read more

    ₹8,348.99

  • New Heart, New Life

    by Jason Gregg ...
    Imagine a world where heart disease is no longer the grim reaper it once was. Scientists, doctors, and engineers have been on a relentless quest to conquer this mighty adversary for decades. They've come a long way, from early mechanical pumps to today's sophisticated bionic hearts. Yet, the perfect artificial heart still seems just beyond our reach. But what if the solution isn't about making ... Read more

    ₹167.00

  • Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook

    Applications

    Edited by Sam Zhang ...
    Series series Advances in Materials Science and Engineering
    Written in a versatile, contemporary style that will benefit both novice and expert alike, Biological and Biomedical Coatings Handbook, Two-Volume Set covers the state of the art in the development and implementation of advanced thin films and coatings in the biological field. Consisting of two volumes-Processing and Characterization and Applicatio ... Read more

    ₹11,346.44

  • Hip Replacement

    Current Trends and Controversies

    by Raj K. Sinha ...
    Hip Replacement offers useful strategies tochoose the appropriate biomaterials and implant structureavoid complications in hip replacement surgeryanalyze the bone-biomaterial interfaceperform difficult hip reconstructionstrack in vivo performance of hip prostheticsinhibi ... Read more

    ₹9,419.51

  • Bio-Implant Interface

    Improving Biomaterials and Tissue Reactions

    by J.E. Ellingsen, S.P. Lyngstadaas ...
    Achieving good clinical outcomes with implanted biomaterials depends upon achieving optimal function, both mechanical and biological, which in turn depends upon integrating advances realized in biological science, material science, and tissue engineering. As these advances push back the frontiers of biomaterial medicine , the control and patterning ... Read more

    ₹10,168.87

  • A History of Knowledge and Production in Powered Prosthetic Arms

    by David Foord ...
    This book presents a narrative and social science history of the powered upper-limb prosthesis. It examines how research, innovation and design changed in the prosthetics industry from 1945 to the present.A History of Knowledge and Production in Powered Prosthetic Arms opens with a history of artificial upper-limb making from ancient Egypt to 1945. It surveys the transition from early modern iron ... Read more

    ₹13,594.53

  • Additive Manufacturing for Biomedical Implants and Prosthetics

    Edited by Pawan Kumar Rakesh, Pravin Kumar ...
    Series series Advanced Materials Processing and Manufacturing
    This book explains usage of additive manufacturing (AM) for the printing of biomedical implants and prosthetics. It elaborates on the basics of printing biomedical implants and prosthetics, including necessity, printing processes, materials, and standards followed by discussion of involved technologies, design and optimization, and post-processing. It further highlights patient response and risks ... Read more

    ₹7,920.78

  • Scoliosi - Risolvere senza tutori e senza medicine

    by Gustavo Guglielmotti ...
    Se una cosa è certa, è che le ossa non hanno la capacità di spostarsi da soli. La scoliosi è una conseguenza della tensione muscolare che si verifica nell'addome e nella schiena. Queste contrazioni non si generano a caso o per eredità genetica ma per un modo sbagliato di stare in piedi e di appoggiare i piedi quando camminiamo. Il libro spiega dettagliatamente come si deve camminare per eliminare ... Read more

    ₹1,632.09 or Free with Kobo Plus