Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 399 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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 |
Summary |
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 |
Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 12, 2021) |
Subject |
Joints -- Wounds and injuries.
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Osteoarthritis.
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Joints -- Range of motion.
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Sports medicine.
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Dislocations.
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Orthopedics
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Joint Dislocations
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Sports Medicine
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Osteoarthritis
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Sports medicine
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Joints -- Range of motion
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Joints -- Wounds and injuries
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Osteoarthritis
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Gobbi, Alberto, editor
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Lane, John G., editor
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Longo, Umile Giuseppe, editor.
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Dallo, Ignacio, editor
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ISBN |
9783030829582 |
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3030829588 |
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