Current Concepts in Acl Reconstruction

Description

From evaluation to outcome, Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction will help you keep pace with the latest techniques for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. This text provides the most complete and up-to-date information for the surgical reconstruction of a torn ACL including details about the newer double-bundle procedure. Both American and international perspectives on the treatment of ACL injuries are included to provide the most comprehensive review on the market today.

Inside this richly illustrated text, Drs. Freddie H. Fu and Steven B. Cohen along with contributions from the world’s most experienced knee surgeons review the basic science, kinematic, imaging, and injury patterns surrounding the ACL. Surgical concepts, various techniques for reconstruction, and diverse opinions on approaching the ACL are also included. Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction explains the anatomical basis in order to provide the most current surgical principles to ensure the patient receives the best surgical outcomes.

To reflect recent advancements in ACL treatment, the emerging double-bundle technique is comprehensively covered. The differences between the single- and double-bundle techniques are discussed with perspectives from leading international experts in double-bundle reconstruction. An accompanying video CD-ROM demonstrates the various procedures mentioned throughout the text.

In addition, several of the world’s most experienced surgeons provide their perspective from what they have learned by performing ACL surgery for over 25 years, along with their insight into the future treatment of ACL injuries.

What you will want to learn more about:

• Differences between single- and double-bundle reconstruction techniques
• Outcomes of single- and double-bundle reconstruction
• Pediatric ACL reconstruction
• Gender differences in ACL injury
• Radiographic imaging
• Computer navigation assistance for ACL reconstruction
• Injury patterns of the ACL
• Graft choices in ACL surgery
• Revision ACL surgery
• Postoperative rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction
• Outcome measures to assess success after surgery

Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction answers the need for a comprehensive information source on the treatment of ACL injuries. Orthopedic residents and surgeons will be prepared with this thorough review of ACL reconstruction by their side.

Contents

SECTION I

Chapter 1: The History of the Cruciate Ligaments
Chapter 2: Anatomy of the ACL
Chapter 3: Basic Science/Biology
Chapter 4: ACL Reconstruction Biomechanics
Chapter 5: ACL Kinematics 
Chapter 6: New Advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the ACL-Injured Knee 
Chapter 7: Rupture Pattern and Injury Mechanism
Chapter 8: Gender Differences in ACL Injury 
Chapter 9: ACL Reconstruction in the Skeletally Immature Patient

SECTION II

Chapter 10: Graft Choices 
Chapter 11: Arthroscopy Portals for ACL Reconstruction

SECTION III

Chapter 12: Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Allograft 
Chapter 13: Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft 
Chapter 14: Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Hamstring Autograft 
Chapter 15: Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Medial Portal 
Chapter 16: Outcomes of Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction

SECTION IV

Chapter 17: Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Japan 
Chapter 18: Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: France 
Chapter 19: Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Italy 
Chapter 20: Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: USA 
Chapter 21: Outcomes of Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction

SECTION V

Chapter 22: Revision ACL Reconstruction
Chapter 23: Principles of Soft Tissue Navigation for ACL Reconstruction 
Chapter 24: Computer Navigation ACL Reconstruction
Chapter 25: Rehabilitation Following ACL Reconstruction 
Chapter 26: Outcome Measures for ACL Reconstruction

SECTION VI

Chapter 27: What We Have Learned and the Future of ACL Reconstruction

 Index