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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.
List of contents
Knee Arthroscopy: Technique and Normal Anatomy.- Partial Meniscectomy.- Meniscus Repair and Future Directions.- Meniscal Allograft Transplantation.- Arthroscopic Treatment of the Osteoarthritic Knee.- Current Concepts in Articular Cartilage.- Patellofemoral Disorders.- Surgical Management of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries.- Posterior Cruciate Ligament and Posterolateral Corner Reconstruction.- Arthrofibrosis and Synovial Lesions of the Knee.- Arthroscopic Treatment of Knee Fractures.
Summary
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.
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"Each chapter in this book on arthroscopic management of knee disorders … . serve as a concise and practical reference for all professionals engaged in the treatment of the knee. … will be used by orthopedic residents and surgeons who include basic and advanced knee arthroscopic techniques in their armamentarium. … This is a great book on knee arthroscopy. … I believe it will be a much read book by our residents who want to efficiently review the field of arthroscopy … ." (Mark R Hutchinson, Doody’s Review Service, September, 2009)
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From the reviews:
"Each chapter in this book on arthroscopic management of knee disorders ... . serve as a concise and practical reference for all professionals engaged in the treatment of the knee. ... will be used by orthopedic residents and surgeons who include basic and advanced knee arthroscopic techniques in their armamentarium. ... This is a great book on knee arthroscopy. ... I believe it will be a much read book by our residents who want to efficiently review the field of arthroscopy ... ." (Mark R Hutchinson, Doody's Review Service, September, 2009)
