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A comprehensive and authoritative review of the most important scientific and clinically relevant topics today in ligaments, tendons, and capsular biology, including their biomechanics and surgical reconstruction. The authors review the basic science of tendons in the hand and shoulder ligaments, the current clinical status of the shoulder and cruciate ligaments, and the latest advances in research on the healing of ligament and tendon to bone, artificial ligaments, and gene therapy. They also cover the major type 1 collagen soft tissues that are of particular interest to upper extremity surgeons and sports medicine specialists.

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9781617374036

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...a comprehensive and detailed review of current leading scientific and clinical topics in ligament, tendon, and capsular biology, including biomechanics and surgical reconstruction. - AAA Newsletter ...an excellent review of current knowledge and the possible advances that may be achieved in the management of common clinical problems arising from damage to ligaments, tendons and joint capsules. - Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England ...a very significant contribution to the topic and it will be of great value as a source for scientists and clinicians alike. - Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England

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