This text explores the interface between surgeons and engineers and how it leads to innovation processes, providing clinical results, fundraising and prestige for academic institutions. It is designed to teach students how engineers can fit in with their intended environment and what type of materials and design considerations must be taken into account in regards to medical ideas. It also introduces engineers to basic medical knowledge and provides surgeons and medical professionals with an overview of the basic engineering principles that are necessary to meet their needs
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Scholarly & Professional Elsevier Science & Technology
