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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 91-B, Issue 5 | Pages 565 - 576
1 May 2009
Getgood A Brooks R Fortier L Rushton N

Articular cartilage repair remains a challenge to surgeons and basic scientists. The field of tissue engineering allows the simultaneous use of material scaffolds, cells and signalling molecules to attempt to modulate the regenerative tissue. This review summarises the research that has been undertaken to date using this approach, with a particular emphasis on those techniques that have been introduced into clinical practice, via in vitro and preclinical studies.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 88-B, Issue 10 | Pages 1272 - 1278
1 Oct 2006
Giannoudis PV Schneider E

Despite advances in the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures, their prevalence continues to increase. Their operative treatment remains a challenge for the surgeon, often with unpredictable outcomes. This review highlights the current aspects of management of these fractures and focuses on advances in implant design and surgical technique.