Bone Repair Biomaterials - Couverture rigide

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 184569385X ISBN 13 : 9781845693855

Editeur : Woodhead Publishing Ltd, 2009

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Pr�sentation de l'�diteur :

Bone repair is a fundamental part of the rapidly expanding medical care sector and has benefited from many recent technological developments. With an increasing number of technologies available, it is vital that the correct technique is selected for specific clinical procedures. This unique book will provide a comprehensive review of the materials science, engineering principles and recent advances in this important area.

The first part of the book reviews the fundamentals of bone repair and regeneration. Chapters in the second part discuss the science and properties of biomaterials used for bone repair such as metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. The final section of the book discusses clinical applications and considerations with chapters on such topics as orthopaedic surgery, tissue engineering, implant retrieval and ethics of bone repair biomaterials.

With its distinguished editors and team of international contributors, Bone repair biomaterials is an invaluable reference for researchers and clinicians within the biomedical industry and academia.

Provides a comprehensive review of the materials science, engineering principles and recent advances in this important area
Reviews the fundamentals of bone repair and regeneration addressing social, economic and clinical challenges
Examines the properties of biomaterials used for bone repair with specific chapters assessing metals, ceramics, polymers and composites

Revue de presse :

The book is beautifully referenced. Certain chapters are recommended for all orthopaedic surgeons... For a new researcher it is an invaluable introduction from start to finish., Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery

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