Full Description
Hydrogels in Orthopaedic Tissue Engineering: Advances in Bone and Cartilage Regeneration is a comprehensive evaluation of new and existing biomaterials transforming orthopedic care: in particular, it examines the science and application of hydrogels, showcasing their remarkable ability to mimic natural tissue environments, promote healing, and integrate seamlessly with the body. It reviews recent advances in hydrogel technology, including their design, synthesis, and functionalization for enhanced biocompatibility and mechanical properties. Each chapter provides an in-depth analysis of hydrogel-based strategies for repairing and regenerating bone and cartilage, addressing critical challenges such as vascularization, cell differentiation, and long-term stability. Through detailed case, the book offers invaluable insights for researchers, clinicians, and biomedical engineers
Contents
1. Introduction to hydrogels in regenerative medicine
2. Anatomy and physiology of bone and cartilage tissues
3. Pathologies and injuries requiring regeneration
4. Current challenges in bone and cartilage regeneration
5. Biomaterials for bone and cartilage tissue engineering
6. Hydrogel properties, types and design considerations for tissue engineering
7. Design, fabrication and characterization of hydrogels for bone regeneration
8. Design fabrication and characterization of hydrogels for cartilage regeneration
9. Drug/cell encapsulation and delivery strategies in hydrogel systems
10. Cell-hydrogel interactions in tissue regeneration 11. Growth factors and signaling molecules in tissue engineering scaffold degradation and tissue integration
