Orthobiologics for Fractures and Nonunion Management

Developed in partnership with the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and edited by J. Tracy Watson, MD and Hassan R. Mir, MD, MBA, Orthobiologics for Fractures and Nonunion Management, provides expert guidance in this fast-emerging field. From understanding the science behind proper bone healing to current applications of orthobiologic treatments, this concise guide covers current standards of care and clinical applications in a single source. Offers an up-to-date perspective on how recent advances in biotechnology, materials sciences, and tissue biology can promote and enhance the body's natural ability to regenerate and repair musculoskeletal tissue—whether as bone graft extenders or bone graft substitutes Explains how proper bone healing works, and how different therapies can positively influence one or more of the conditions necessary for bone healing Uses clinical scenarios to demonstrate core scientific principles in clinical context Shares the expertise of thought leaders, preeminent researchers and clinicians in this emerging area