Biomedical Engineering I: Recent Developments covers the proceedings of the First Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference. The book presents a paper that discusses topics relevant to the development of the field of biomedical engineering. The 86 materials presented in the text are organized into 18 sessions; each session tackles a specific area of biomedical engineering. The areas covered in the book include spine biomechanics, soft tissue mechanics, biochemical engineering, bone mechanics, and medical instrumentation. The book will be of great use to researchers and professionals in the field of biomedical engineering.