Strong roots in basic science and research enhance clinical practice. This book is a rich
source of information for basic scientists and translational researchers who focus on
musculoskeletal tissues and for orthopedic and trauma surgeons seeking relevant up-to-date
information on molecular biology and the mechanics of musculoskeletal tissue repair and
regeneration.The book opens by discussing biomaterials and biomechanics with detailed
attention to the biologic response to implants and biomaterials and to the surface modification
of implants an important emerging research field. Finite element analysis mechanical testing
standards and gait analysis are covered. All these chapters are strongly connected to clinical
applications. After a section on imaging techniques musculoskeletal tissues and their
functions are addressed the coverage including for example stem cells molecules important
for growth and repair regeneration of cartilage tendons ligaments andperipheral nerves and
the genetic basis of orthopedic diseases. State-of-the-art applications such as platellet rich
plasma were included. Imaging is a daily practice of scientists and medical doctors. Recent
advancements in ultrasonography computerized tomography magnetic resonance bone mineral
density measurements using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and scintigraphy was covered
following conventional radiography basics. Further extensive sections are devoted to pathology
oncogenesis and tumors and pharmacology. Structure is always related with function. Surgical
anatomy was therefore covered extensively in the last section.
