Knee Arthroscopy

Description

Arthroscopic procedures are a welcome alternative to total joint replacement and, with millions of procedures performed each year, the field of knee arthroscopy is rapidly advancing as instrumentation and applications are developed and refined. Knee Arthroscopy is a technique-oriented "how-to" guide, written by internationally renowned authorities who present the latest advances in the field in a clear, step-by-step format. Chapters discuss issues such as meniscal transplantation, articular cartilage repair, anterior cruciate ligament treatment and other surgical procedures, and the text is supplemented throughout by case studies, clinical pearls and a wealth of illustrations. Knee Arthroscopy is a comprehensive reference sure to be invaluable for anyone involved in care of the knee, from the general orthopedist to the most skilled knee surgeon. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Knee Arthroscopy: Technique and Normal Anatomy....Pages 1-10 Partial Meniscectomy....Pages 11-23 Meniscus Repair and Future Directions....Pages 25-40 Meniscal Allograft Transplantation....Pages 41-65 Arthroscopic Treatment of the Osteoarthritic Knee....Pages 67-77 Current Concepts in Articular Cartilage....Pages 79-111 Patellofemoral Disorders....Pages 113-127 Surgical Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries....Pages 129-151 Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction....Pages 153-164 Arthrofibrosis and Synovial Lesions of the Knee....Pages 165-179 Arthroscopic Treatment of Knee Fractures....Pages 181-195 Back Matter....Pages 197-202