3 D hand modelling and analysis using data-gloves: theory and its applications in Parkinson's disease

The aim of this paper consisting of three parts is to review available results pertaining to various heat transfer problems of biomechanics. The second part covers thermal problems specific to orthopaedics. Three classes of problems are investigated: exothermal bone cement polymerisation in situ, frictional heat generation during articulation of joint implants and frictional heat generation during bone cutting and drilling. The existing results pertaining to modelling and experimental measurements are reviewed. Thermal damage criterion is discussed and various possible means of minimising injuries to tissues are discussed. The first class of problems studied includes also our own results.