A Focus on the Osteochondral Unit
E-Book, Englisch, 399 Seiten, eBook
ISBN: 978-3-030-82958-2
Verlag: Springer International Publishing
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 1 - PDF Watermark
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.
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Weitere Infos & Material
Introductory aspects. Introduction.- Joint homeostasis.- Function and dysfunction of the joint .- The joint as an organ.- Impact of Biomechanics in a joint.- Diagnosis of an Osteochondral defect.- Mapping of an osteochondral defect .- Synovial disease.- Osteochondral unit.- Current concepts in subchondral bone pathology.- Inflammatory environment and cartilage disease.- Osteonecrosis and effects of systemic disease .- Arthritis and Rheumatological Pathologies.- Understanding Genetics in cartilage disease.- Bio-orthopaedics in Joint preservation.- Cost of disability.- Tissue engineering: Scaffolds and bio tissues.- 3D Bio-printing. Shoulder osteochondral unit function. Functional anatomy and Diagnostic .- Pathologies and Treatment . Elbow osteochondral unit function. Functional anatomy and Diagnostic .- Pathologies and Treatment .Wrist osteochondral unit function. Functional anatomy and Diagnostic.- Pathologies and Treatment. Hip osteochondral unit function. Functional anatomy and Diagnostic.- Pathologies and Treatment. Knee osteochondral unit function. Functional anatomy and Diagnostic.- Pathologies and Treatment. Ankle osteochondral unit function. Functional anatomy and Diagnostic.- Pathologies and Treatment.