Cartilage Repair Strategies [Hardcover]

Riley J. Williams (Editor), L. Peterson (Foreword), B.J. Cole (Foreword)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1588296296 | ISBN-13: 978-1588296290 | Publication Date: August 2, 2007 | Edition: 1

Cartilage Repair Strategies is a comprehensive update of the present state of cartilage repair and regeneration. The information in this volume addresses what methods are effective, what methods are safe, and what methods will lead to an alteration in the short history of articular cartilage injury repair. Contributors present examinations of a variety of topics including the structure and function of articular cartilage, the evaluation of cartilage repair techniques, and the latest cartilage sensitive imaging techniques. Several chapters anticipate new and emerging cartilage repair techniques – such as second generation ACI, resorbable scaffold-based repair, and arthroscopically performed cartilage transplantation – and include descriptions of the rationale and application of these procedures. Leading experts present updates on current and emerging methodologies, making Cartilage Repair Strategies a unique and essential reference.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The editor has brought together an impressive group of authors to create a book that provides the current state-of-the-art in cartilage injury treatment options and outcomes...strongly recommend..." -Doody's Book Review, Weighted Numerical Score:84 - 3 Stars

Product Details

• Hardcover: 392 pages
• Publisher: Humana Press; 1 edition (August 2, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588296296
• ISBN-13: 978-1588296290
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,745,177 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)