Overview

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. 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 eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Full Product Details

Author:   Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD ,  Jorge Chahla (Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center, USA)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight:   1.180kg
ISBN:  

9780323713108

ISBN 10:   0323713106
Pages:   496
Publication Date:   05 January 2021
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Comprehensive Clinical Examination Geeslin, Andrew / John Feagin 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 Mechanical Malalignment of the Knee Joint: How and When to Address - Getgood 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 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 Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Pathology Articular Cartilage: Micro and Macrostructure. Biology and Clinical Implications - Latterman Focal Chondral Injuries - Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques [OCA, OATS, Scaffolds and Cellular Techniques], Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Brian Cole OCD Injuries in the Paediatric and Adult Population - Macalena Osteoarthritis - How to Manage the Active Patient with Osteoarthritis - Biological Approaches - Mandelbaum Avascular Necrosis - Aetiology, Types and Treatment - Gomoll Patellofemoral Disorders Anatomy and Biomechanics - Liza Arendt Treatment Algorithm - A la Carte - Dejour Distal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint - Fulkerson Rotational Pathology of the Knee - Teitge Lateral Patellar Dislocations: Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Yanke Medial Patellar Dislocations: Primary and Iatrogenic - Jack Farr Sulcus and Deepening Trochleoplasty - Strauss Extensor Mechanism Disorders Patellar Tendon Injury - Gelber Pablo Quadriceps Tendon Injury - Godin Knee Arthrofibrosis - How to Prevent and How to Treat? - Bhatia Sanjeev Pediatric Knee - ACL, Meniscus, and Cartilage Pathology - Kocher Miscellaneous Complex Knee Pathologies: Snapping hamstring tendons, patella baja, fabella syndrome, common peroneal nerve neuritis, proximal tibiofibular joint instability, lateral facetectomies, notchplasty.- Raynor Intraoperative Management - Local, Spinal or General Anesthesia Tourniquet, Tranexamic Acid, Blood Loss and Fluid management - Dragoo Preparing the surgical team-how to ensure a quick and efficient surgical procedure - LaPrade Postoperative Management -Willimon Pain Management after Soft Tissue / Bony Procedures Thromboprophylaxis Wound Management Postoperative Rehabilitation Concepts-O'Brien

Reviews

"""This is an amazing offering from Dr. LaPrade that represents a career's worth of work in a very efficient book. Dr. LaPrade is the most quoted researcher and clinician on complex knee injuries over the past 25 years. This book provides easy access to the expertise of Dr. LaPrade and Dr. Chahla to anyone who simply opens its pages. A must buy for anyone performing complex knee surgery."" -© Doody's Review Service, 2021, Mark R. Hutchinson, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody's Score: 90 - 4 Stars!"

Author Information

Dr. Jorge Chahla is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of complex knee, hip, and other sports-related injuries. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He is a Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Fire (MLS). Dr. Chahla completed several fellowships at the top programs in the United States. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of sports medicine injuries through minimally invasive techniques as well as for being a pioneer in novel biological treatments. Dr. Chahla has a strong focus on joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 500 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 50 book chapters, 8 edited books, and he presents his research both nationally and internationally at orthopedic conferences and meetings every year.

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