In Vivo Mechanics and Vibration of the Knee Joint
Chapter 16 In Vivo Mechanics and Vibration of the Knee Joint Sumesh M. Zingde KNEE KINEMATICS: MOBILE OR FIXED, RETAINING OR SACRIFICING? KNEE KINETICS: WHAT HAVE WE FOUND? Telemetry Mathematical…
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Systemic Allergic Dermatitis in Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter 70 Systemic Allergic Dermatitis in Total Knee Arthroplasty Gideon P. Smith, Andrew G. Franks, Jr., David E. Cohen Metal sensitivity in orthopedics was first reported in 1966 by Foussereau…
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…
The Pregnant Athlete
The Pregnant Athlete Lori Boyajian-O’neill Pregnancy alters the female body in many significant ways. For the female athlete, it is an inevitable issue to face, and for years, pregnancy meant…
The Pediatric Athlete
The Pediatric Athlete Pierce M. Sherrill This chapter is devoted to children, defined as those who have not finished their physical growth. Children are not miniature adults. They are growing—sometimes…
The Emergency Room Athlete
The Emergency Room Athlete Frank A. Paul Frequently, emergency medical patients and athletes have a musculoskeletal component to their presenting complaint, or it may be their primary concern or a…
