Advances in Spinal Fusion:Molecular Science, BioMechanics, and Clinical Management

by: Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski (Author)

Publisher: CRC Press
Edition:1st

Publication Date: 21 Oct. 2003

Language: English

Print Length: 824 pages

ISBN-10: 0824743105

ISBN-13: 9780824743109

Book Description

Advances in Spinal Fusion reveals a new generation of materials and devices for enhanced operations in spinal fusion. This reference showcases emerging research and technologies in areas such as biodegradable implants, drug delivery, stem cell isolation and transfection, cell encapsulation and immobilization, and the design of 2D and 3D scaffolds for cells. It captures a cascade of innovations crucial to increased healing and decreased morbidity in spinal fusion methods and mechanics and addresses current standards in analytical methodology and quality control, it describes the selection of biomaterials for improved biocompatibility, biostability, and structure/function relationships.

About the Author

About the Author Kai-Uwe Lewandrowski