JOINT REPLACEMENT AND BONE RESORPTION PATHOLOGY BIOMATERIALS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE (PB 2019) Paperback

This is the first comprehensive guide dedicated to the growing issue of aseptic loosening in total joint replacements. This authoritative reference presents the current scientific understanding of this phenomenon, covering everything from the molecular and cellular processes behind bone loss around the implant to the clinical signs and treatment approaches. It reviews the properties of ceramic, metal, and polymer materials used in joint replacements, along with current research on bone remodeling, wear resistance, the long-term maintenance of implants, and promising new developments in gene therapy and tissue engineering.