Mechanobiology Osteoarthritis and Skeletal Regeneration, and Osteoporosis and Bone Functional Adaptation

Tremendous advances have been made in the past few years to establish a rational scientific framework for understanding the mechanical environ. of connective regeneration, rehab., & aging of the skeleton. The next step is investigating the interactions between mechanics & biology in bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, & muscles. This collection of papers is on the exciting new field of mechanobiology, defined as the study of how mechanical or physical conditions regulate tissue & cell differentiation, growth, & function. Future investigations in this area promise to lead to significant advances in musculoskeletal treatment & rehab. Illus.Sowell, Tamara T. is the author of 'Mechanobiology Osteoarthritis and Skeletal Regeneration, and Osteoporosis and Bone Functional Adaptation' with ISBN 9780756705909 and ISBN 0756705908.