Cartilage Injury in the Athlete

This book presents both non-operative and surgical options for treating young ({50) athletic patients with cartilage injuries and mild osteoarthritis, from an orthopaedic surgery point of view. The editor is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in these types of athletic injuries, which are on the increase, and if not treated properly may lead to severe disability. Includes the most cutting-edge surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the very latest on oral anti-inflammatory medications, injections, transplantations (osteochondral and autologous), gene therapy and growth factors, and allografts.Mirzayan, R. is the author of 'Cartilage Injury in the Athlete ', published 2006 under ISBN 9783131403216 and ISBN 3131403217.