Bio-orthopaedics A New Approach
This book introduces the exciting field of orthobiology, which will usher in a new array of therapeutic approaches that stimulate the body’s natural resources to regenerate musculoskeletal tissues damaged by trauma or disease. The book addresses a range o
- PDF / 30,967,647 Bytes
- 677 Pages / 504.63 x 737.01 pts Page_size
- 103 Downloads / 357 Views
Bio-orthopaedics A New Approach
Bio-orthopaedics
Alberto Gobbi • João Espregueira-Mendes John G. Lane • Mustafa Karahan Editors
Bio-orthopaedics A New Approach
Editors Alberto Gobbi O.A.S.I. Bioresearch Foundation NPO Milan Italy João Espregueira-Mendes Clínica do Dragão, Espregueira-Mendes Sports Centre – FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence Porto Portugal
John G. Lane Musculoskeletal and Joint Research Foundation San Diego California USA Mustafa Karahan Department of Orthopedics Acibadem University Istanbul Turkey
ISBN 978-3-662-54180-7 ISBN 978-3-662-54181-4 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-662-54181-4 Library of Congress Control Number: 2017941285 © ISAKOS 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany The registered company address is: Heidelberger Platz 3, 14197 Berlin, Germany
This book is dedicated to my Father; he taught me that when somebody leaves, it is because someone else will arrive. To my Mother, still smiling in her eighties at every sunrise with the excitement of a child. To Emanuela, she keeps telling me that I never have time but, I know, one day, I will find the right words and then, it will be simple… To my children, they just grew up too fast! I learned from them that if you live pursuing your “personal legend,” trying to make your dreams come true, life will be a bumpy ride; however, the only thing that will make it impossible is the fear of failure. God bless all the friends who have shared my journey. —Alberto Gobbi I dedicate this book to my team and my family. —Prof. Espregueira-Mendes I want to dedicate this book to my parents for their unwavering support and the work ethic they provided me. To my family and especially my wife for their support and understanding of my many hours of wor
