China's New Achievements in Orthopaedic Surgery

China's New Achievements in Orthopaedic Surgery

Author: Feng Chuanhan B.S., M.D.
             Chen Baoxing M.D.
             Gare LeCompte M.D. (hc), Ph.D.

This book is a symposium of 28 articles by leading Chinese authors, reflecting the progress in orthopaedic surgery and research in China. The contents cover the following area:

1. Spinal surgery with idiopathic scoliosis & cervical spondylosis in particular;
2. Biomechanics & renovated designs of implants for internal fixation of fractures;
3. Interesting topics in general orthopaedics, including new approach to causalgia & nerve defect bridging, investigation on repair & regeneration of knee menisci & the evolution of discoid menisci, & endemic disorders like fluorosis with spinal cord compression & dendrolimus arthritis;
4. Hand surgery & podiatry;
5. Basic research on giant cell tumour of bone, cellular activities in fracture healing, inductive osteogenesis biomaterials, collagen in cartilage forming tumours & oxygen free radicals in osteoarthritis.

Most of the articles in this work have been presented in international forums & have won wide recognition. All articles are appropriately illustrated.