Joint Function Preservation: A Focus on the Osteochondral Unit 1st ed. 2022 Edition
by Alberto Gobbi (Editor), John G. Lane (Editor), Umile Giuseppe Longo (Editor), Ignacio Dallo (Editor)
This user-friendly, pragmatic book discusses the normal and pathological conditions of the appendicular skeleton, with a focus on the preservation of joint function, providing a detailed overview of strategies for both common and complex joint preservation.
The first section covers basic topics, ranging from joints homeostasis and biomechanics, to genetics, bio-orthopedics, tissue engineering and 3D bioprinting. The following sections are each dedicated to a specific joint – its functional anatomy, pathologic conditions, diagnostics and treatment.
This book is of interest to orthopedists and sports medicine specialists treating common and complex injuries of the joints.
Product details
- Publisher : Springer; 1st ed. 2022 edition (November 4, 2021)
- Language : English
- Digital eBook : 416 pages