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The book was published in April 2003. To order click Humana Press, Totowa, NJ
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PREFACE Histotechnology and histomorphometry are the basic methodologies in bone or cartilage related research. This book is an outgrowth of the editors' own quest for information on bone and cartilage histology and histomorphometry. It is designed to be an experimental guide for personnel who work in orthopaedic, bone mineral, or dental research and clinical settings. It is the first inclusive and organized reference book on histological and histomorphometrical techniques on bone and cartilage specimens. The topic has not been covered adequately by any existing books in the field.
The book has six major parts: part 1 &endash; structure and function of bone and cartilage; PART 2 &endash; laboratories, facilities, and safety; part 3 &endash; tissue harvesting, fixation, and preparation; part 4 &endash; sectioning techniques; and part 5 &endash; staining techniques; part 6 &endash; analyzing techniques and applications; and part 7 &endash; electron microscopy. The book is designed to be concise as well as inclusive and more practical than theoretical. The text is simple and straightforward. Large numbers of diagrams (~50), tables (~100), line drawings (~100), and micro or macro photographs (~200) are used to help readers to better understand the content. Full bibliographies at the end of each chapter guide readers to more detailed information. A book of this length cannot discuss every method for bone and cartilage histology that has been used over the years, but it is hoped that major methods and their applications have been included.
Yuehuei H. An, MD
Kylie L. Martin, BSc