This important book provides the only published information in the inter-disciplinary field of tissue banking. It gives comprehensive coverage of the regulatory framework of the subject, as well as production and sterilisation of tissue allografts, (bone, skin and new substitutes). The use of tissue allografts in orthopaedic and replacement surgery for the treatment of burns. etc. is described.

This book provides the latest updates on the major challenges of bridging large bone defects, where options range from autografts, ?tissue engineered bone?, biomaterials (hydroxyapatite, polycaprolactone and third generation biomaterials) to prostheses. Emphasis has been made on bone tissue engineering, the current state-of-the-art in this field, problems encountered with cell culture technology, scaffolds and bone growth factors (including genomics) and the use of gene therapy for the application of bone growth factors. Attention has also been given to the use of bone autografts. It also...

This important book discusses the need for gamma irradiation in the processing of tissue allografts. With particular emphasis on tissue banking in the Asia-Pacific region, it covers a wide range of issues in tissue banking, including the basic science of radiation, quality control of the irradiation process, and clinical applications of irradiated bone grafts and amnions. A compulsory textbook for the well-regarded Singapore-based IAEA/NUS Diploma Course in Tissue Banking, it is also a useful guide for tissue bankers in establishing quality systems in their banks. Whether they be tissue...

Helps tissue bank operators to procure and process bone and soft tissue allografts of highest quality standards for safe tissue transplantation practice in patients who require musculoskeletal tissue allograft transplantation. This guide includes sterilization of tissue grafts using gamma irradiation.

This work is written as a comprehensive guide for residents and young orthopaedic surgeons embarking on research, especially for those doing so for the very first time. It is specially designed to cater to the needs of trainees in the region preparing their theses for masters or fellowship degrees in orthopaedic surgery. It provides a detailed insight on the importance of strategic planning, organizational ability, resourcefulness, innovativeness and creativity to produce good research. Even more crucial is the necessity to have dedication, perseverance and strong commitment to pursue...

This book is written in an easy to understand fashion so that patients and care-givers will find the book readable and useful. It serves as a complete guide on the "Management of Diabetes Foot Problems" for general practitioners, medical students, nurses, patients and care-givers with contributions from a multi-disciplinary team of experts. The book pieces together a comprehensive curriculum on the topic. It starts with a section on the Overview of Diabetes including What is Diabetes and Complications of Diabetes and Management of Diabetes, followed by the Basic Science of the Diabetes Foot,...

This book is a practical guide for residents and young researchers who are planning to embark on research. It details the significant planning one must first do including choosing a suitable experienced clinician as a supervisor, sourcing for a "winning idea" with significant clinical impact, performing a proper review of literature, defining clearly the objectives to be set and adopting the appropriate methodology. Statistical evaluation must be done from the start of the research to define adequate sample size and also for evaluation of the results. It also advises how one should draw upon...

This book is a practical guide for residents and young researchers who are planning to embark on research. It details the significant planning one must first do including choosing a suitable experienced clinician as a supervisor, sourcing for a "winning idea" with significant clinical impact, performing a proper review of literature, defining clearly the objectives to be set and adopting the appropriate methodology. Statistical evaluation must be done from the start of the research to define adequate sample size and also for evaluation of the results. It also advises how one should draw upon...