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- Updated comprehensive resource in the field of brain biomechanics
- Edited by leading authority in the field, with contributions from scientists at major institutions
- A must-have for students and researchers in the areas of computer-aided neurosurgery, head injury, and basic biomechanics
- Takes the reader to the forefront of research in the field with new applications for epilepsy, as well as recent methodologies in cerebrospinal fluid and blood flow analysis
This new edition presents an authoritative account of the current state of brain biomechanics research for engineers, scientists and medical professionals. Since the first edition in 2011, this topic has unquestionably entered into the mainstream of biomechanical research. The book brings together leading scientists in the diverse fields of anatomy, neuroimaging, image-guided neurosurgery, brain injury, solid and fluid mechanics, mathematical modelling and computer simulation to paint an inclusive picture of the rapidly evolving field. Covering topics from brain anatomy and imaging to sophisticated methods of modeling brain injury and neurosurgery (including the most recent applications of biomechanics to treat epilepsy), to the cutting edge methods in analyzing cerebrospinal fluid and blood flow, this book is the comprehensive reference in the field. Experienced researchers as well as students will find this book useful. Table of Contents- Introduction
- Human Brain Anatomy in 3D
- Introduction to Brain Imaging
- Brain Tissue Mechanical Properties
- Modeling of the Brain for Injury Simulation and Prevention
- Biomechanical Modeling of the Brain for Neuronavigation in Cancer Surgery
- Biomechanics for Epilepsy Treatment
- Mathematical Methods for Modeling Fluid Flows Within the Brain
- Dynamics of Cerebrospinal Fluid From Theoretical Models to Clinical Applications
- Computational Fluid Dynamics for the Assessment of Cerebrospinal Fluid Flow and Its Coupling with Cerebral Blood Flow
- Algorithms for Computational Biomechanics of the Brain
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