Author: René Verdonk (Editor), João Espregueira Mendes (Editor), Joan Carles Monllau (Editor) Full Title: Meniscal Transplantation Publisher: Springer; 2013 edition (May 16, 2013) Year: 2013 ISBN-13: 9783642381065 (978-3-642-38106-5), 9783642381058 (978-3-642-38105-8) ISBN-10: 3642381065, 3642381057 Pages: 119 Language: English Genre: Medicine: Surgical Orthopedics File type: EPUB (True), PDF (True) Quality: 10/10 Price: 128.39 € Meniscal transplantation has become an attractive option in selected patients with incapacitating knee pain. This book discusses all aspects of meniscal transplantation, covering the use of both allografts and meniscal substitutes, including collagen and polyurethane implants. Acknowledged experts in the field review the basic science, explain indications, and describe surgical techniques and the results achieved to date. All the material is up to date, with information on new implants, new techniques, and new surgical approaches. Future trends in the treatment of meniscal lesions are also discussed as we move towards the application of regenerative strategies to restore meniscus function. ------------- Our members see more. Join us!
