Elsevier Regenerative Medicine, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics: Volume 57-4 (The Clinics: Orthopedics, Volume 57-4)

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, guest editors from the esteemed Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Regenerative Medicine. By harnessing the body's innate healing capabilities, as well as leveraging advanced technologies such as stem cell therapy, gene editing, biomaterials, and tissue engineering, regenerative medicine aims to address conditions that were previously considered irreversible or difficult to treat. Regenerative approaches offer the promise of not only alleviating symptoms but also potentially restoring tissue integrity and function, thereby improving quality of life and reducing long-term healthcare costs. Contains 9 relevant, practice-oriented topics including current and future targets for treatment of osteoarthritis; the role of PRP in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis; use of gene therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee; electrospun nanofiber matrix in complex soft tissue reconstruction; bone regenerate biology and applications in pediatrics; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on regenerative medicine, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.