Full Description
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.
Contents
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.