Knee Osteoarthritis
Chapter 68 Knee Osteoarthritis Pamela B. Rosenthal Osteoarthritis (OA) is the leading cause of musculoskeletal disability worldwide. The incidence and prevalence of OA increase with aging. Already over a decade…
Articular Cartilage: Biology, Biomechanics, and Healing Response
Chapter 20 Articular Cartilage Biology, Biomechanics, and Healing Response Sarah E. Henry, Bridget M. Deasy, Constance R. Chu Articular cartilage forms the load-bearing surfaces of all synovial joints. Its highly…
Simulation Testing of Knee Implants
Chapter 18 Simulation Testing of Knee Implants John Fisher, Louise Jennings, Claire L. Brockett INTRODUCTION TO WEAR SIMULATION EFFECT OF INPUT KINEMATICS ON BEARING WEAR INFLUENCE OF BEARING DESIGN ON…
Gene Therapy in the Treatment of Knee Disorders
Chapter 4 Gene Therapy in the Treatment of Knee Disorders Anna L. Stevens, Burhan Gharaibeh, Kurt R. Weiss, Freddie H. Fu, Johnny Huard DEFINITION GENE SELECTION VECTORS AND EXPRESSION Nonviral…
30: Surgical Treatment of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis
Procedure 30 Surgical Treatment of High-Grade Spondylolisthesis Frank L. Acosta, Jr. , Christopher P. Ames Indications • Severe, refractory low back pain • Sagittal imbalance • Radiculopathy • Neurogenic claudication…
Soft Tissue Disorders of the Foot
Chapter 14 Soft Tissue Disorders of the Foot David I. Pedowitz and Walter J. Pedowitz Chapter Contents COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME (REFLEX SYMPATHETIC DYSTROPHY) Physiology Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type…
Athletic Injuries to the Soft Tissues of the Foot and Ankle
Chapter 30 Athletic Injuries to the Soft Tissues of the Foot and Ankle Thomas O. Clanton and Norman E. Waldrop, III Chapter Contents ETIOLOGY OF INJURY IN SPORTS Historical Perspective …
Lesser Toe Deformities
Chapter 7 Lesser Toe Deformities Michael J. Coughlin Chapter Contents LESSER TOE DEFORMITIES Etiology Mallet Toe Hammer Toe Claw Toe Anatomy and Pathophysiology Extensor Digitorum Longus Muscle and Tendon Interosseous…
Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle
Chapter 19 Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle Christopher B. Hirose, Michael J. Coughlin and Faustin R. Stevens Chapter Contents ARTHRITIC CONDITIONS OF THE FOOT Overview Degenerative Joint Disease History…
