Publisher's Synopsis
In Orthopaedics: Principles of Basic and Clinical Science, experts in the field summarize the latest findings to allow professionals to keep abreast of this complex area and to apply the information in their practice. You'll find the latest research developments in:
*The biology of bone, its structure, function, and development
*The metabolism of calcium and phosphorus
*Systemic and local regulators of mineral and bone metabolism, including the growing field of cytokines
Plus the newest information on clinical topics including:
*Biomechanics
*Infection
*Tumors
*Fractures and fracture healing
*The biology of prostheses
