Overview
High patient satisfaction, rapid recovery times, and suitability for outpatient surgery make unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) an increasingly popular surgical option for treatment of isolated, medial and lateral compartment arthritis of the knee. Drs. Richard D. Scott and Vivek Shah impart their considerable expertise in Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty, providing orthopaedic surgeons and related clinical staff with the comprehensive, easy-to-read information needed to make the most of this innovative procedure in daily practice. Offers in-depth operative and nonoperative coverage of partial knee replacement. Presents focused information in a quick and easy-to-read format of bulleted summaries and practical advice based on the authors' experience. Covers key topics such as evolving technology, lateral compartment arthroplasty, UKA in the middle-aged patient, UKA in the octogenarian, and prosthetic design considerations. Features high-quality figures, radiographs, and photographs, as well as practical examples, tips, challenges, and recommendations throughout. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access bonus images plus all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Full Product Details
Author: Richard D. Scott ,
Vivek Shah
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight: 0.450kg
ISBN: 9780323790109
ISBN 10: 0323790100
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 04 May 2022
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
This is the most definitive and authoritative publication dedicated to UKA. It maintains Dr. Scott's emphasis on adherence to stringent patient selection criteria that has allowed this operation to persist, succeed, and continue to improve. This book is an essential addition to medical libraries, which will be frequented by knee arthroplasty surgeons, fellows, and residents. (c)Doody's Review Service, 2022, Samuel J. Chmell, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody's Score: 5 Stars!
Author Information
Richard Scott is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Emeritus, Harvard Medical School. Dr Scott has a wealth of experience in teaching and performing TKA. He brings many years of experience from Harvard Brigham and Womens Hospital and Private Practice in Boston MA. He is author of our successful TKA title now in its third edition Dr. Vivek Shah is Director of Outpatient Arthroplasty in the Department of Orthopedics and a member of the faculty at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Shah comes to BWH from the New England Baptist Hospital and believes that every patient is different and approaches his care for with a focus on how to assure each patients care is individualized to achieve the best outcome.
