Abstract The ligaments of the knee function as static stabilizers of a dynamic joint. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is commonly injured during sports; subsequently, ACL reconstruction is one of…
Abstract Osteoarthritis has emerged as one of the major public health problems with a burden of disease that significantly affects the world’s aging population. Osteoarthritis is a progressive degeneration of…
Abstract The use of biologics in sports medicine has increased over the years, as the available research shows their potential to increase healing rates and improve outcomes. This chapter presents…
Abstract Allograft tissues are commonly used by orthopedic surgeons and are processed using a variety of technologies to increase safety and clinical use. For safety, although disease transmission is a…
Abstract The use of growth factors and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in orthopedic surgery is a rapidly expanding area of research with a wide array of possible clinical applications. PRP and…
Abstract Progress of biologics in orthopaedic surgery faces a delicate balance of clinical application and technology development in the face of government regulations. While early development of orthobiologics was in…
Abstract: Orthobiologics have emerged as a new class of substances that allow for novel ways of treating many orthopedic diseases by harnessing or mimicking natural growth factors found within the…
