Molecular biology in orthopaedics is an evolving branch. It encompasses learning about gene expressions in various orthopaedic disorders to aspects of experimental treatment developments which include gene therapy for Arthritis.
Experimental treatments
- Intra articular transfer of IL-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1Ra) cDNA reduces disease in animal models of RA.
- Regional gene therapy to enhance bone repair
There are various centres which are pioneering in this field including
- Centre for Molecular Orthopaedics
- University of Hospitals Chicago Molecular orthopaedics department
- University of California, San Francisco Orthopaedic Trauma Institute Molecular biology lab
- Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, Singapore
There is also Society for Molecular Orthopaedics called
Books about Molecular Orthopaedics
- Molecular Biology in Orthopaedics (synosium) by Randy N. Rosier, MD, PhD and Christopher H. Evans, PhD, DSc, Editors
Websites about Molecular Orthopaedics
