Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries. Restoring the Anatomy to Achieve Best Outcomes

Comprehensive Clinical Examination Geeslin, Andrew / John Feagin
Imaging of the Knee Joint
Radiographic Evaluation of the knee Joint - Brett Frisch
Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: Conventional and Novel Techniques - Hollis Potter
Computed Tomography: Indications and Significance - Tim, Spalding
Mechanical Malalignment of the Knee Joint: How and When to Address - Getgood
Ligamentous Pathology (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Freddie Fu / Musahl
Posterior Cruciate Ligament - Chahla
sMCL and the Posteromedial Corner - Lind
Posterolateral Corner of the Knee - LaPrade
Anterolateral Ligament and the Anterolateral Corner - Sonnery Cotet
Multiligament Injuries - Moatshe / Engebretsen
Meniscal Pathology
Meniscus Anatomy - Spalding
Meniscus Biomechanics - Levy
Meniscal Tears - Meniscectomy vs Repair - Faucett
Meniscal Root Tears - Krych
Meniscal Radial Tears - Pujol, Nicholas
Meniscal Ramp Lesions - DePhilippo
Meniscus Deficiency and Meniscal Transplants - Verdonk
Synthetic Meniscal Substitutes - Rodeo
Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Pathology
Articular Cartilage: Micro and Macrostructure. Biology and Clinical Implications - Latterman
Focal Chondral Injuries - Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques [OCA, OATS, Scaffolds and Cellular Techniques], Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Brian Cole
OCD Injuries in the Paediatric and Adult Population - Macalena
Osteoarthritis - How to Manage the Active Patient with Osteoarthritis - Biological Approaches - Mandelbaum
Avascular Necrosis - Aetiology, Types and Treatment - Gomoll
Patellofemoral Disorders
Anatomy and Biomechanics - Liza Arendt
Treatment Algorithm - A la Carte - Dejour
Distal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint - Fulkerson
Rotational Pathology of the Knee - Teitge
Lateral Patellar Dislocations: Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Yanke
Medial Patellar Dislocations: Primary and Iatrogenic - Jack Farr
Sulcus and Deepening Trochleoplasty - Strauss
Extensor Mechanism Disorders
Patellar Tendon Injury - Gelber Pablo
Quadriceps Tendon Injury - Godin
Knee Arthrofibrosis - How to Prevent and How to Treat? - Bhatia Sanjeev
Pediatric Knee - ACL, Meniscus, and Cartilage Pathology - Kocher
Miscellaneous Complex Knee Pathologies: Snapping hamstring tendons, patella baja, fabella syndrome, common peroneal nerve neuritis, proximal tibiofibular joint instability, lateral facetectomies, notchplasty.- Raynor
Intraoperative Management - Local, Spinal or General Anesthesia Tourniquet, Tranexamic Acid, Blood Loss and Fluid management - Dragoo
Preparing the surgical team-how to ensure a quick and efficient surgical procedure - LaPrade
Postoperative Management -Willimon
Pain Management after Soft Tissue / Bony Procedures
Thromboprophylaxis
Wound Management
Postoperative Rehabilitation Concepts-O'Brien

The ultimate resource for sports medicine conditions involving the knee  Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries is an up-to-date reference that provides practical tools to examine understand and comprehensively treat sports medicine conditions in this challenging area. Using a sound logic of anatomy biomechanics lab testing human testing and outcomes analysis  editors Robert F. LaPrade and Jorge Chahla offer a single comprehensive resource for evidence-based guidance on knee pathology. This unique title compiles the knowledge and expertise of world-renowned surgeons and is ideal for sports medicine surgeons primary care physicians and anyone who manages and treats patients with sports-related knee injuries. 

• Uses a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to cover biomechanically validated surgical techniques and postoperative rehabilitation, enabling surgeons and physicians to more comprehensively treat sports medicine knee injuries. 

• Covers the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the knee alongside more advanced objective diagnostic approaches and easy-to-follow treatment algorithms. 

• Provides an easy-to-understand review of pathology with clear, concise text and high-quality illustrations. 

• Demonstrates the importance and function of the ligaments and meniscus with exquisite anatomical illustrations and numerous biomechanical videos. 

• Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. 

Edited by Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD and Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD, e’s an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He’s a team physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Fire (MLS).