Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries: Restoring the Anatomy to Achieve Best Outcomes

Description:

The ultimate resource for sports medicine conditions involving the knee, Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries is an up-to-date reference that provides practical tools to examine, understand, and comprehensively treat sports medicine conditions in this challenging area. Using a sound logic of anatomy, biomechanics, lab testing, human testing, and outcomes analysis, editors Robert F. LaPrade and Jorge Chahla offer a single, comprehensive resource for evidence-based guidance on knee pathology. This unique title compiles the knowledge and expertise of world-renowned surgeons and is ideal for sports medicine surgeons, primary care physicians, and anyone who manages and treats patients with sports-related knee injuries. 

Key Features

• Uses a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to cover biomechanically validated surgical techniques and postoperative rehabilitation, enabling surgeons and physicians to more comprehensively treat sports medicine knee injuries. 
• Covers the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the knee alongside more advanced objective diagnostic approaches and easy-to-follow treatment algorithms. 
• Provides an easy-to-understand review of pathology with clear, concise text and high-quality illustrations. 
• Demonstrates the importance and function of the ligaments and meniscus with exquisite anatomical illustrations and numerous biomechanical videos. 
• Enhanced digital version included with purchase. Your enhanced digital  allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Table Of Contents:

1. Comprehensive Clinical Examination Geeslin, Andrew / John Feagin
2. Imaging of the Knee Joint

• Radiographic Evaluation of the knee Joint – Brett Frisch
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: Conventional and Novel Techniques – Hollis Potter
• Computed Tomography: Indications and Significance - Tim, Spalding

1. Mechanical Malalignment of the Knee Joint: How and When to Address – Getgood
2. Ligamentous Pathology (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions)

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Freddie Fu / Musahl
• Posterior Cruciate Ligament - Chahla
• sMCL and the Posteromedial Corner - Lind
• Posterolateral Corner of the Knee - LaPrade
• Anterolateral Ligament and the Anterolateral Corner – Sonnery Cotet
• Multiligament Injuries – Moatshe / Engebretsen

1. Meniscal Pathology

• Meniscus Anatomy - Spalding
• Meniscus Biomechanics - Levy
• Meniscal Tears – Meniscectomy vs Repair - Faucett
• Meniscal Root Tears - Krych
• Meniscal Radial Tears – Pujol, Nicholas
• Meniscal Ramp Lesions - DePhilippo
• Meniscus Deficiency and Meniscal Transplants - Verdonk
• Synthetic Meniscal Substitutes - Rodeo

1. Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Pathology

• Articular Cartilage: Micro and Macrostructure. Biology and Clinical Implications - Latterman