Sports Injuries of the Knee: Surgical Approaches - Tapa dura

Experts in the field share the best of their innovative techniques, as well as practical and thoughtful rehabilitation suggestions for a safe and expeditious return to sport for the athlete. The intended target audience for the book is the sports medicine orthopaedist, yet the text is an excellent resource for the physical therapist, physical therapy assistant, or athletic trainer working with an athletic population. ..Vivid anatomic graphics and detailed descriptions bring the reader directly into the operating room.--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy "The diagrams and color photos are of the highest quality...a reliable source...will likely be recognized as one of the leading references...[provides] sufficient detail with clinical pearls and algorithms for management."--Doody's Book Reviews

32 surgical treatments for problems of the knee Sports Injuries of the Knee: Surgical Approaches discusses 32 key surgical treatments for managing the most common problems and sports-related injuries to the knee. Each chapter outlines physical examination techniques, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, indications, operative and non-operative treatment options, patient positioning, goals, approaches, surgical techniques, and postoperative considerations. Leading experts offer their perspectives on procedures such as arthroscopic meniscal repair, ligament reconstruction, osteochondritis dissecans treatment, osteotomies about the knee, proximal/distal realignment for patellar instability, tibial spine fractures, and more. Highlights: Features practical tips on how to handle from the experts on handling articular cartilage abnormalities, ligament tears, patellofemoral problems, tendon injuries, fractures and more Includes numerous approaches for osteotomy, ACL reconstruction, and PCL reconstruction Describes the management of difficult multiligament injuries Contains "Pearls" and "Pitfalls" call attention to key points and offer tips for how to avoid complications Supplemented by more than 270 illustrations aid the comprehension of each surgical technique All orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, fellows in training, and residents treating patients with knee injuries and conditions will appreciate the wealth of information in this reference.