Engineering of natural cartilage substitution biomaterials

Cartilage lesions cause pain and a loss of joint motion, and if not repaired will further degenerate into an osteoarthritic state. Currently the only treatment options for end stage osteoarthritis are total joint replacements, which are not preferable for younger or more active patients. Early inter...

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Main Author: Fermor, Hazel Louise
Other Authors: Ingham, Eileen
Published: University of Leeds 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.605361