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ORTHOPAEDIC BIOMECHANICS - DESIGN OF ORTHOPAEDIC IMPLANTS

BME/ME 414
Course Description

Apply the design process for orthopaedic implants (total joint replacements). Topics include: library skills; joint anatomy; tissue properties; surgical approach; joint loading; implants materials; preclinical testing and analysis.

Prerequisites

Senior standing and ME 342 , graduate/professional standing, or member of Engineering Guest Students

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average
3.92

0.18% from Historical

Completion Rate
100%

No change from Historical

A Rate
87.5%

3.81% from Historical

Class Size
48

14.29% from Historical

Cumulative Grade Distribution

Instructors (2026 Summr)

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