Arthroplasty Advanced Techniques and Future Perspectives

• Other Authors: Zorzi, Alessandro (Editor), Toumi, Hechmi (Editor), Lespessailles, Eric (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2023
• Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; biomaterials; total knee arthroplasty; tissue engineering; polymer; mesenchymal stem cells; coating
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and cause of joint pain in adults. It affects more than 500 million people worldwide. Patients develop osteoarthritis when the structure of the protective cartilage that covers the bones begins to deteriorate. Recent research shows that multiple dr...