Hydrogels in Orthopedic Tissue Engineering

Hydrogels in Orthopedic Tissue Engineering: Advances in Bone and Cartilage Regeneration, authored by Balaji Ayyanar Chinnappan, Elango Santhini, and Trishna Bal, presents an evaluation of biomaterials for orthopedic repair. The work identifies how hydrogel systems can be engineered to support bone and cartilage regeneration, providing direct guidance for researchers, clinicians, and biomedical engineers.

The text reviews critical advances in hydrogel design, synthesis, and chemical functionalization. It details methodological strategies aimed at improving biocompatibility and structural mechanical properties. Furthermore, the content analyzes specific challenges in orthopedic tissue engineering, including mechanisms governing cell differentiation and methods to secure long-term scaffold stability in biological environments.

Published in 2026 as part of the Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials, this 250-page print book provides a compact reference for specialized laboratories and clinical specialists. Its concise structure enables professional teams to assess contemporary biomaterial strategies for complex orthopedic repair applications.