Bone repair biomaterials. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Principal editor: Josep A. Planell ; section editors: Serena M. Best, Damien Lacroix and Antonio Merolli.
• Other Names: Planell, Josep A
• Contents: Cover; Bone repair biomaterials; Copyright; Contents; Contributor contact details; Part I Introduction; 1 Challenges of bone repair; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 Social and economical impact of musculoskeletal disease; 1.3 Economic burden of musculoskeletal disease; 1.4 Social aspects of dental and maxillofacial conditions; 1.5 Some clinical challenges of bone repair; 1.6 Conclusions and future trends; 1.7 Sources of further information and advice; 1.8 References; 2 Bone anatomy, physiology and adaptation to mechanical loading; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Macroscopic bone anatomy. 2.3 Microscopic bone anatomy2.4 Bone physiology; 2.5 Bone adaptation to mechanical loading; 2.6 Conclusions; 2.7 References; 3 Bone repair and regeneration; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Bone healing; 3.3 Role of stem cells in bone repair; 3.4 Molecular events of bone repair and regeneration; 3.5 Role of growth factors in bone repair and regeneration; 3.6 References; 4 Biomechanical aspects of bone repair; 4.1 Bone composition and structure; 4.2 Biomechanical properties of bone; 4.3 Bone damage and repair; 4.4 Conclusions; 4.5 Bibliography; 4.6 References; Part II Biomaterials. 5 Properties and characterisation of bone repair materials5.1 Introduction; 5.2 Mechanical properties; 5.3 Molecular and microstructural properties; 5.4 Physiological effects; 5.5 Comparing material classes; 5.6 Summary; 5.7 References; 6 Metals as bone repair materials; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Common metallic biomaterials; 6.3 Other metallic materials; 6.4 Properties; 6.5 Trends in the development of metallic biomaterials; 6.6 Conclusions; 6.7 Acknowledgements; 6.8 References; 7 Ceramics as bone repair materials; 7.1 Overview of ceramics in biomedical engineering. 7.2 Almost bioinert ceramics: first generation bioceramics7.3 Biodegradable and bioactive ceramics: second generation bioceramics; 7.4 Ceramics in bone regeneration: third generation ceramics; 7.5 Bioceramics today; 7.6 Acknowledgements; 7.7 References; 8 Polymers for bone repair; 8.1 Introduction; 8.2 Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE); 8.3 Acrylic polymers as bone cement; 8.4 Biodegradable polymers; 8.5 Conclusions; 8.6 References; 9 Composite biomaterials for bone repair; 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Basic concept of composite material; 9.3 Composite biomaterials in bone repair. 9.4 Non-degradable composites9.5 Biodegradable composites; 9.6 References; 10 Cements as bone repair materials; 10.1 Definition and advantages of bone cements in orthopaedic surgery; 10.2 Calcium phosphate versus acrylic bone cements: historical perspective and present applications; 10.3 Acrylic bone cements; 10.4 Calcium phosphate bone cements; 10.5 References; 11 Bioactive polymer coatings to improve bone repair; 11.1 Introduction: concept of biocompatibility of biomaterials for bone repair; 11.2 Bioactive materials for bone repair; 11.3 Need for bone integration and repair biomaterials.
• Publisher Details: Cambridge Boca Raton, FL : Woodhead CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (xiv, 478 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 617.4710592; Bone substitutes; Bone regeneration; MEDICAL -- Surgery -- General; Bone regeneration; Bone substitutes; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 1845696611; 9781845696610
• Related ISBNs: 9781439801956; 1439801959; 9781845693855; 184569385X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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