Recent concerns over the possible effects of metal‎-on‎-metal orthopaedic implants and the evolution of more natural structures made from fibre have made medical device manufacturers consider the potential of fibre‎.‎ Textiles offer the potential to replace traditional materials with novel fibres which are more suitable for many load bearing applications‎.‎ Orthopaedics‎,‎ in particular‎,‎ is embracing textile technology for repairing‎,‎ replacing‎,‎ and regenerating integral pieces of the skeletal system and its associated components‎.‎ This important new book will provide readers with a comprehensive overview of the role biomedical textiles can play in the orthopaedic field‎.‎ Chapters in part one will discuss the fundamentals of textiles for orthopaedic applications‎.‎ Part two will cover textiles for implantable orthopaedic applications whilst the final set of chapters will discuss the role of textiles in orthopaedic tissue engineering‎.‎ * Provides a comprehensive overview of the role biomedical textiles can play in the orthopaedic field