Knee Arthroscopy

John C. Richmond, James V. Bono, Brian P. McKeon

• 07 mei 2009
• 9780387895031

Samenvatting:

With this book, Knee Arthroscopy, Dr. Brian McKeon, Dr. James Bono, and Dr. John Richmond and their selected contributors have carefully amassed a compendium of chapters well suited for the general orthopaedist as well as for the accomplished knee surgeon.

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.

With this book, Knee Arthroscopy, Dr. Brian McKeon, Dr. James Bono, and Dr. John Richmond and their selected contributors have carefully amassed a compendium of chapters well suited for the general orthopaedist as well as for the accomplished knee surgeon. Auth- ing and editing a textbook as well as contributing chapters re?ect an unsel?sh dedication to the education of others. The inclusion of selected case reports in the chapters adds a unique feature that brings the reader back to the more pragmatic aspects of patient care. The authors and editors have combined a careful and unbiased review of the literature on each subject with a synopsis of current thinking and suggested pathways for the reader. C- prehensive references and illustrations complement the text and add to the clarity of the topics. The selection of topics represents a comprehensive and complete array of almost every knee condition from simple to complex. The reader is able to use selective components of the review to tailor his or her treatment regiments to a vast array of clinical conditions. This book will be a stable and enduring reference for years to come.