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Elsevier Biologics in Orthopaedic Surgery 1st Edition by Mazzocca, Augustus
Designed with the practicing clinician in mind, Biologics in Orthopaedic Surgery provides a succinct, easy-to-digest overview of the integration of biologics (platelet-rich-plasma [PRP], bone marrow aspirate [BMA], and stem cells) into today's orthopaedic practice. Covering relevant basic science as well as clinical applications, this concise reference takes a head-to-toe approach to the emerging role of orthobiologics for specific conditions and procedures, in addition to future directions for implementation.Bridges the gap between research and the clinical setting, providing guidance on using recent transformative discoveries in real-world practice.Covers applications in sports medicine, general orthopaedics, and musculoskeletal oncology.Addresses specific key topics such as FDA regulations and impact, rotator cuff augmentation, osteoarthritis, meniscal transplantation, regenerative engineering, and much more.Consolidates today's available information on this timely topic into one convenient resource. Preface 1. The Role of OrthoBiologics in orthopedics2. FDA regulations and impact3. Growth Factors4. Cells5. Tissues6. Biologics in Sports Medicine - Introduction7. Rotator cuff augmentation8. Bone Loss in the upper extremity9. Preserving articular cartilage in the knee10. Orthobiologics in osteoarthritis11. Ligament reconstruction in the knee12. Treating the subchondral environment and avascular necrosis13. Biologics in Hand and Wrist surgery14. Biologic Augmentation in Peripheral Nerve Repair15. Biologics in Spine Surgery16. Biologics in Foot and Ankle Surgery17. Biologics in Fracture Care18. Biologics in Musculoskeletal Oncology19. Regenerative Engineering