Controversies in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Lower Limb

I HIP.- 1 THR: cemented or uncemented?.- 2 Conventional THR or Hip Resurfacing?.- 3 Bilateral THA: 1-Stage or 2-Stage?.- 4 Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: core decompression or THA.- II KNEE.- 5 Cartilage injuries: therapeutic alternatives.- 6 Acute ACL injuries: reconstruction or repair?.- 7 ACL reconstruction: isolated or combined with an extra-articular procedure?.- 8 HTO: Closed wedge or open wedge?.- 9 HTO or UKA?.- 10 UKA or TKA?.-  11 Bilateral TKA: 1-Stage or 2-Stage?.- 12 TKA acute hematogenous infection: DAIR, single or two stage revision.- 13 Femoral periprosthetic fractures: plate fixation, IM nailing or endoprosthetic replacement?.- III ANKLE.- 14 Arthrodesis or TAR?.- 15 Achilles ruptures: nonoperative treatment, open repair or percutaneous repair?

This book presents the state of the art in controversies in orthopaedic surgery of the lower limb, i.e. of the hip, knee, and ankle, a treatment option that is becoming more and more frequent. Written by experts from leading institutions, it clarifies these controversies on the basis of real-world examples to provide readers with reliable insights.

Each of the 3 sections discusses the most relevant controversies related to the joint specificities of hip, knee, and ankle – ranging from cemented vs. uncemented THR, through ACL reconstruction vs. repair, to the diverse treatment options for Achilles tendon rupture.

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for all orthopaedic surgeons involved in the care of lower limb problems.

E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán is a Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery and Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon currently working at the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, La Paz University Hospital, Madrid, Spain. Dr. Rodríguez-Merchán graduated from Complutense University with a degree in Medicine and Surgery in 1974, and subsequently completed a PhD in Medicine and Surgery. He is a former Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the Autonomous University of Madrid. Dr. Rodríguez-Merchán is the author of more than 300 articles in peer-reviewed PubMed-cited journals, as well as 10 books.

Alexander D. Liddle is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Imperial College and Consultant at St Mary’s and Charing Cross Hospitals, London, UK. He has published 40 articles in MEDLINE (PubMed) journals and 2 books.