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Arthroscopy - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet Referencesby James N. Parker; Philip M. Parker
ICON Group International Inc. 2004; US$ 34.95This is a 3-in-1 reference book. It gives a complete medical dictionary covering hundreds of terms and expressions relating to arthroscopy. It also gives extensive lists of bibliographic citations. Finally, it provides information to users on how to update their knowledge using various Internet resources. The book is designed for physicians, medical students preparing for Board examinations, medical researchers, and patients who want to become familiar with research dedicated to arthroscopy. If your time is valuable, this book is for you. First, you will not waste time searching the Internet while missing a lot of relevant information. Second, the book also saves you time indexing and defining entries. Finally, you will not waste time and money... more...
The Haemophilic Jointsby E. C. Rodriguez-Merchan
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2008; US$ 276.95Edited by an orthopaedic surgeon who is a leading specialist in the treatment of the musculo-skeletal complications of haemophilia. The Haemophilic Joints: New Perspectives reviews the different protocols for the orthopaedic management of the haemophilic articulations. The book draws together, in a single volume, the more recent perspectives of all the orthopaedic methods that can be applied in the diagnosis and treatment of the haemophilic joints from numerous specialists worldwide. It will be an invaluable resource for all those treating the articular problems in people with haemophilia. more...
The UHMWPE Handbookby Steven M. Kurtz
Elsevier 2004; US$ 73.95This book describes the history and properties of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. UHMWPE is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities and spine. It has been used in hip replacements for over 40 years. Although the use of this material is very succcessful, the lifetime of artificial joints is limited to approximately 10 years, after which the survivorship declines markedly. Recently, the orthopedic industry has developed new processing techniques (radiation crosslinking), which are expected to dramatically reduce wear and improve the longevity of hip implants beyond 10 years. A major emphasis of this book is to describe the... more...
Tendon Injuriesby Nicola Maffulli; Per Renström; Wayne B. Leadbetter
Springer-Verlag New York Inc 2005; US$ 339.00Tendon ailments are a significant cause of morbidity among athletes of all levels and are increasing in prevalence. Their management is often empirical, and para-scientific, only looking at the biological aspects of tendon ailments. This book conveys a comprehensive and concise body of knowledge on the management of tendon problems in sportspeople with practical details of clinical protocols. Tendon Injuries: Basic Science and Clinical Medicine is specifically dedicated to the clinical aspects of tendinopathy and provides the required knowledge and scientific basis for the sports medicine practitioner, orthopedic specialist and student facing upper and lower limb tendon ailments in athletes. A comprehensive review of tendon disorders is... more...
Joint Replacement and Bone Resorptionby Arun Shanbhag
Informa Healthcare 2005; US$ 199.95This first guide devoted to this burgeoning topic, this authoritative reference presents the current understanding of the phenomenon of aseptic loosening of total joint replacements from the molecular and cellular mechanisms of periprosthetic bone loss to the clinical presentation and management strategies-reviewing the properties of ceramic, metal, and polymer materials used in the replacement of joints, as well as current research on bone remodeling, wear resistance, the long-term care of implants, and emerging developments in gene therapy and tissue engineering. more...
Tribology & Biophysics of Artificial Jointsby Pinchuk
Elsevier 2006; US$ 235.00Joint endoprosthetics - the science of implanting artificial joints into the human body - has been around since the 1960?s, and consistent advancements are leading to better practice, materials and mechanics. The present book is devoted to the biophysics and effect of wear, friction and lubrication on artificial joints. The important aspects of biocompatibility and wear resistance are reviewed and a retrospective analysis of modern joint endoprosthetic designs is presented. Data on clinical aspects of endoprosthetics are cited in support of the text. Advancements in genetic engineering, and promising new techniques of designing bone and cartilage transplants are explored, and a critical comparison between tribological mechanisms of operation... more...
Muskeldehnungby Kathrin Lindel
Springer 2006; US$ 54.95Die Muskeldehnung spielt im physiotherapeutischen Behandlungsangebot eine wichtige Rolle und nimmt daher auch in der Ausbildung breiten Raum ein. Hier sind alle praktisch relevanten Aspekte zum ersten Mal schülerverständlich und übersichtlich für Lernende aufbereitet. Das Buch geht zunächst auf die zum Verständnis der Verfahren wichtigen Grundlagen ein, u.a. Umgang mit Schmerz, Wirksamkeit und unterschiedliche Wirkungen verschiedener Dehnmethoden, Definition von Kontraktur. Im Praxis-Teil wird für jeden Muskel der Längentest und anschließend die Dehnung der Struktur beschrieben. Mit 3-D-Grafiken der Anatomie und Fotosequenzen zur praktischen Umsetzung wird jedes Verfahren optimal veranschaulicht. In tabellarischen Übersichten am Ende jedes... more...
Taylor's Musculoskeletal Problems and Injuriesby Robert B. Taylor
Springer 2006; US$ 54.95Aimed at diagnosing and managing musculoskeletal problems and injuries in the primary care setting, this pocket-sized book covers problems involving various areas of the skeleton and related musculature in both children and adults. It provides information on musculoskeletal injuries and illnesses geared to the needs of the clinician. more...
Cartilage Repair Strategiesby Riley J. Williams
Springer 2007; US$ 249.00Provides a comprehensive information of the state of cartilage repair and regeneration. This book addresses what methods are useful, what methods are safe, and what methods leads to an alteration in the short history of articular cartilage injury repair. It presents examinations of structure and function of articular cartilage. more...









