Joint Replacement Technology

The third edition of Joint Replacement Technology provides an updated review of recent developments in joint replacement technology, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between clinicians and researchers to meet rising patient expectations. It covers various topics such as materials analysis, fixation techniques, and clinical challenges, with case studies providing insights.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 724 pages
Publication date: 30 July 2021
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc

The third edition of Joint Replacement Technology offers a comprehensive and up-to-date exploration of recent advancements in joint replacement technology. Joint replacement has become a widely adopted treatment for joint degradation, significantly enhancing the quality of life for millions of patients. The success of this procedure relies heavily on collaborative efforts between clinicians and researchers, ensuring that it continues to meet the evolving expectations of patients and surgeons.

This edition encompasses a wide range of revised and new content, covering various aspects of joint replacement. Chapters on materials analysis and selection, as well as methodologies and techniques employed for joint replacement, are included. Key topics addressed include tribological considerations and experiments, challenges in joint bearing surfaces, cementless fixation techniques, and the healing responses to implants. Clinical challenges and perspectives are further explored through the use of case studies.

Thanks to its extensive collaboration and contributions from international experts, Joint Replacement Technology, Third Edition serves as a valuable resource for materials scientists and engineers working in both academia and the biomedical industry. Chemists, clinicians, and other researchers in this field will also find this text immensely valuable.

Weight: 1000g
Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780128210826
Edition number: 3 ed