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Biomaterials in Hand Surgery

This concise but comprehensive book is the first publication devoted to the applications of biomaterials in hand surgery. It presents basic knowledge in the field of biomaterials, tissue engineering, regenerative medicine, implant design, and hand joint prostheses, and explores in depth the key topi...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Merolli, Antonio (Editor), Joyce, Thomas J. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Milano Springer Milan 2009, 2009
Edition:1st ed. 2009
Subjects:
Medicine / Research
Surgical Orthopedics
Biology / Research
Surgery, Plastic
Health Care
Orthopedic Surgery
Plastic Surgery
Biomedical Research
Rheumatology
Medical Care
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Fundamentals of Biomaterials
  • Potential Applications of Tissue Engineering in Hand Surgery
  • The Finite Element Method for the Design of Biomedical Devices
  • Prostheses for the Joints of the Hand
  • Causes of Failure in Flexible Metacarpophalangeal Prostheses
  • Prosthetic Surgery of Metacarpophalangeal Joints in Rheumatoid Patients: An Open Problem
  • Requirements for a Metacarpophalangeal Joint Prosthesis for Rheumatoid Patients and Suggestions for Design
  • Research Trends for Flexor Tendon Repair
  • Peripheral Nerve Regeneration by Artificial Nerve Guides

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