The Intervertebral Disc

Irving M. Shapiro

ISBN 10: 370911943X / ISBN 13: 9783709119433

Published by Springer, Springer Aug 2016, 2016

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This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -The intervertebral disc is a complex structure that separates opposing vertebrae, permits a wide range of motion, and accommodates high biomechanical forces. Disc degeneration leads to a loss of function and is often associated with excruciating pain.Written by leading scientists and clinicians, the first part of the book provides a review of the basic biology of the disc in health and disease. The second part considers strategies to mitigate the effects of disc degeneration and discusses the possibility of engineering replacement tissues. The final section is devoted to approaches to model normal development and elucidate the pathogenesis of degenerative disc disease using animal, organ and cell culture techniques.The book bridges the gap between the basic and clinical sciences; the target audience includes basic scientists, orthopaedists and neurologists, while at the same time appealing to the needs of graduate students, medical students, interns and fellows.Springer-Verlag KG, Sachsenplatz 4-6, 1201 Wien 456 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Intervertebral Disc
• Publisher: Springer, Springer Aug 2016
• Publication Date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 370911943X
• ISBN 13: 9783709119433
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 279W x 210H x 23D millimeters 279 millimeters width by 210 millimeters height by 23 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1236 grams

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Synopsis

The intervertebral disc is a complex structure that separates opposing vertebrae, permits a wide range of motion, and accommodates high biomechanical forces. Disc degeneration leads to a loss of function and is often associated with excruciating pain.

Written by leading scientists and clinicians,  the first part of the book provides a review of the basic biology of the disc in health and disease. The second part considers strategies to mitigate the effects of disc degeneration and discusses the possibility of engineering replacement tissues. The final section is devoted to approaches to model normal development and elucidate the pathogenesis of degenerative disc disease using animal, organ and cell culture techniques. 

The book bridges the gap between the basic and clinical sciences; the target audience includes basic scientists, orthopaedists and neurologists, while at the same time appealing to the needs of  graduate students, medical students, interns and fellows.

About the Author

Irving M. Shapiro BDS, PhD

Makarand Risbud, Ph.D.

Division of Orthopaedic Research, Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA