Combining years of clinical experience gathered by world-renowned experts, this is the only book to provide knee surgeons with a comprehensive guide to the many types of complications encountered in arthroscopic and meniscal surgery, the reconstruction of ligaments, patello-femoral surgery, fractures around the knee, and prosthetic knee arthroplasty. This unique volume, with over 400 line drawings and photographs, belongs on the shelf of every orthopaedic surgeon performing knee surgery.

Drs. Cole and Malek, recognized leaders in the field, wrote this cutting-edge text to fill the void in the literature regarding the management of articular cartilage disease and meniscal deficiency. The book enables orthopedic surgeons to develop an evidence-based decision-making framework that guides the management of articular cartilage lesions. Carefully chosen contributors provide readers with a practical background in articular lesions, patient assessment, and management strategies. Subsequent chapters address the gamut of current surgical techniques, from arthroscopy and debridement to unicondylar arthroplasty, in a step-by-step manner. More than 500 detailed illustrations, many in color, help readers understand and master treatments. Case studies, which include preoperative planning and postoperative outcomes, reinforce the decision-making process. Nearly every permutation and treatment option is covered, making this text a prime resource for surgeons committed to exercising sound judgement.

Frank R. Noyes, M. D. Director, Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center Director, Cincinnati Sportsmedicine Research and Education Foundation Professor, Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati Adjunct Professor, Noyes Giannestras Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Cincinnati suits? The answers to these questions provide a basis for A view of the advances in knee surgery with the sheer amount of new information, procedures, techniques, patient selection and indications for newer treatment and treatment algorithms is somewhat staggering. Con modalities. Most importantly, this knowledge provides sider the past ten years: the number and development the basis upon which an orthopedist counsels a patient of newer arthroscopic procedures, knee ligament re regarding the risks and benefits of operative treatment, constructions, meniscus repairs and transplants, revision to provide informed patient consent. knee surgery, ligament allografts, total knee arthroplas This textbook provides needed and important knowl ties, and treatment of articular cartilage abnormalities. edge to address these issues. The 35 chapters are di All of these advances have resulted in corresponding vided into major knee disease or treatment categories, needs for education, training, and knowledge. The knee discussing the prevention, recognition, and treatment of joint is one of the most frequently operated joints in the knee complications.