Written and edited by the foremost experts in knee surgery, this definitive two-volume reference provides comprehensive coverage of the evaluation and surgical management of problems of the adult knee.
In 117 detailed chapters, The Adult Knee covers:
- basic science
- clinical science
- soft tissue injury of the knee
- tendon and ligament surgery
- osteochondral injury to the knee
- patella femoral disorders
- alternatives to arthroplasty for knee arthritis
- primary total knee arthroplasty
- perioperative management in total knee replacement
- complications of total knee replacement
- revision total knee arthroplasty
- and more!
Partial Contents
Volume One
Historical Perspectives
- Early History of Knee Surgery
- History of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Basic Science
- Development of the Knee
- Anatomy of the Medial and Lateral Sides of the Knee
- Arthroscopic Anatomy of the Knee
- Surgical Anatomy of the Knee
- Biomechanics of the Articular Cartilage and Menisci of the Adult Knee
- Structure and Biomechanics of Articular Cartilage
- Biomechanics fo the Knee
- Knee Biomechanics and Implant Design
- Kinematics of the Knee
- Healthy Knee
- Biology of Meniscal Healing and Replacement
- The Synovium
- Tendons and Ligaments Around the Knee
- Articular Cartilage
- Bone Grafting in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Cartilage Tissue Engineering
- Biodegradable Materials for use in the Knee
- Metals
- Polyethylene in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Fixation of Implants
Clinical Science
- Damage of Implant Surfaces in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Physical Examination of the Knee
- Imaging of the Adult Knee
- Knee-Rating Scales for Clinical Outcome
- Algorithms
- Rehabilitation for Nonoperative and Operative Management of Knee Injuries
- Knee Braces for Ligamentous Instability and Arthritis
- Rehabilitation Principles after Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Arthritis
- Avascular Necrosis and Osteochondritis Dissecans
- Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors About the Knee
- Septic Arthritis of the Adult Knee
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome of the Knee
- Synovial Conditions of the Knee
Soft Tissue Injury of the Knee
Chapters 37 - 55
Osteochondral Injury to the Knee
Chapters 56 - 58
Patella Femoral Disorders
Chapters 59 - 61
Alternatives to Arthroplasty for Knee Arthritis
chapters 62 - 69
Volume Two
Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Indications for Total Knee Arthroplaty
- Implant Options in primary Total Knee Replacement
- Implant Fixation—Cement
- Cementless Fixation in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Principles of Instrumentation and Component Alignment
- Surgical Exposure for Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
- Posterior cruciate Ligament Retention in Total Knee Replacement
- Posterior Stabilization in total Knee Arthroplasty
- Mobile Bearing Knee Replacement
- Constrained Total Knee Replacement
- Osseous Deficiencies in Total Knee Replacement and Revision: Femur
- Osseous Defects in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Tibia
- Soft Tissue Balancing of the Valgus Knee
- Soft Tissue Balancing of the Varus Knee
- Soft Tissue Balancing of the Knee—Flexion
- Improving Flexion in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Patellofemoral Problems in Total Knee Arthroplasty
- Asian Knee
- total Knee Arthroplasty after Failed High Tibial Osteotomy
- Total Knee Replacement in Special Situations
- Bilateral Total Knee Arthroplasty
Perioperative Management in Total Knee Replacement
Chapters 92 - 101
Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapters 102 - 115
Future Perspectives
Chapters 116 - 117
Index
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