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Editors: Norimasa Nakamura, Robert G. Marx, Volker Musahl, Alan Getgood, Seth L. Sherman, Peter Verdonk
Presents an overview of the latest advances in knee ligament and knee preservation surgery. Covers all aspects of soft tissue/ sports medicine knee surgery. Offers a wide variety of international perspectives on managing complex knee problems.
Editors: J. Lane, A. Gobbi, J. Espregueira-Mendes, C. Kaleka Cohen, N. Adachi
One of the few books on this topic available on the market. Focuses on orthopedic examinations.
Describes the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system
Editors: Deepak N. Bhatia, Gregory I. Bain, Gary G. Poehling, Benjamin R. Graves
Presents basic and advanced arthroscopic and endoscopic surgical techniques of the elbow, wrist, and hand. Includes extensive cadaveric dissections to explain surgical anatomy. Features high-quality color illustrations and videos to simplify and complement the description of surgical techniques.
Editors: Volker Musahl, Jon Karlsson, Michael Hirschmann, Olufemi Ayeni, Robert Marx, Jason Koh, Norimasa Nakamura
Provides essential knowledge on all aspects of research methodology in Orthopaedics. Presents a series of typical case examples for common research approaches and study types. Aids researchers at all levels of experience in the performance, presentation, and reporting of studies.
Editors: Alberto Gobbi, João Espregueira-Mendes, John G. Lane, Mustafa Karahan
Offers a detailed introduction to the exciting field of orthobiology. Examines the role of a variety of innovative products and approaches. Explains how recent scientific progress has created opportunities for much-improved outcomes. Provides a global perspective.
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Editors: Aaron J. Krych, Leela C. Biant, Andreas H. Gomoll, João Espregueira-Mendes, Alberto Gobbi, Norimasa Nakamura
Discusses cartilage injury of the knee, focusing on reducing pain and improving dysfunction to allow return to activity. Covers cutting-edge cartilage repair techniques as well as the basic principles of addressing background factors of instability, meniscus pathology, and malalignment. Includes a case-based approach with clinical vignettes for the expert authors’ preferred method of management.
Editors: Gian Luigi Canata, C. Niek van Dijk
Provides up-to-date guidance on the treatment of ankle cartilage lesions. Describes care step by step from injury to recovery.
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Editors: Fabrizio Margheritini, João Espregueira-Mendes, Alberto Gobbi
Provides comprehensive guidance on the surgical treatment of complex knee ligament injuries. Offers advice on a range of controversial issues.
Editors: Norimasa Nakamura, Stefano Zaffagnini, Robert G. Marx, Volker Musahl
Provides evidence-based information on key issues in ACL reconstruction. Assists in selection of graft sources and surgical technique. Discusses the current evidence on graft rupture. Examines the optimal timing of reconstruction.
Editors: Christian Lattermann, Henning Madry, Norimasa Nakamura, Elizaveta Kon
Focuses on the early post-traumatic changes leading to the onset of osteoarthritis. Covers the basic premise of the early osteoarthritic process on a tissue and organ level. Discusses the scientific basis for the treatment of early osteoarthritis both non-operatively and operatively.
Editors: Luigi A. Pederzini, Gregory I. Bain, Marc R. Safran
Covers both the basic techniques and the more advanced aspects of elbow arthroscopy. Describes the performance and role of arthroscopy in a range of conditions. Identifies potential complications and how to avoid them.
Editors: Felix H. Savoie III, Emilio Calvo, Augustus D. Mazzocca
Combines multiple disciplines in assessing and managing failed rotator cuff repair, including diagnostics (lab and imaging), nutrition, soft tissue surgery, arthroplasty surgery and rehabilitation. Features surgical chapters accompanied by a short, surgical “how to” video, adding value to both print and online versions of this book.
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Editors: Marc Safran, Mustafa Karahan
Describes the evaluation and management of hip- and groin-related injuries in athletes. Covers all aspects of arthroscopic and other techniques, Identifies limitations and potential complications. Offers guidance on rehabilitation.
Editors: Umile Giuseppe Longo, Nicolaas C. Budhiparama, Sébastien Lustig, Roland Becker, João Espregueira-Mendes
Provides a detailed overview of prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infection following total knee arthroplasty. Presents up-to-date information on available techniques and salvage procedures for complex patients. Offers in-depth guidance on preoperative optimization and prevention.
Editors: João Espregueira-Mendes, C. Niek van Dijk, Philippe Neyret, Moises Cohen, Stefano Della Villa, Helder Pereira, Miguel Oliveira
Describes the clinical management of the full range of injuries incurred by footballers. Covers heart and other health conditions that may be encountered. Examines rehabilitation and performance enhancement strategies
Discusses new biologic treatments.
Editors: Alberto Gobbi, John G. Lane, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Ignacio Dallo
Reviews the anatomy, biomechanics and function of joints. Provides an in-depth overview of strategies for both common and complex joint preservation. Discusses the effects of joint malalignment and joint failure.
Editors: David A. Parker
Provides up-to-date knowledge on surgical and nonsurgical treatment options. Describes the evidence base supporting each treatment. Offers guidance on indications and timing. Written by international experts who provide a global perspective.
Editors: Gian Luigi Canata, Pieter D'Hooghe, Kenneth J. Hunt, Gino M. M. J. Kerkhoffs, Umile Giuseppe Longo
Offers a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of sports injuries.
Explores sports injuries of each body region in detail.
Examines the potential role of a number of factors in the development of sports injury.
Editors: René Verdonk, João Espregueira Mendes, Joan Carles Monllau
New techniques. New implants. New surgical approaches.
Editors: Robert F. LaPrade, Elizabeth A. Arendt, Alan Getgood, Scott C. Faucett
Provides detailed information on the pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of meniscal tears. Covers the full range of meniscal lesions, from vertical tears to radial tears and root avulsions. Presents the latest evidence on outcomes of different techniques.
Editors: Mustafa Karahan, Hüsnü Kaya Akan, João Espregueira-Mendes
Equips the reader with all the knowledge needed to prepare and run a motor skills course. Offers a multidisciplinary approach to the teaching of motor skills. Includes a handy checklist to confirm best preparation.
Editors: Gian Luigi Canata, Pieter D’Hooghe, Kenneth Hunt
Identifies the causes and symptoms of diverse muscle and tendon pathologies. Describes the role of the available diagnostic procedures and treatment approaches. Written by leading experts with the aim of providing a state of the art multidisciplinary reference.
Editors: Gregory I. Bain, Eiji Itoi, Giovanni Di Giacomo, Hiroyuki Sugaya
Provides a unique understanding of shoulder anatomy and its importance in shoulder development, function, examination, and imaging. Describes how the anatomy is affected by diverse pathological processes. Includes numerous high-quality color images of anatomical dissections and histological, clinical, surgical, radiological, and pathological photos. Brings together a wealth of important information for the clinician.
Editors: Giuseppe Filardo, Bert R. Mandelbaum, George F. Muschler, Scott A. Rodeo, Norimasa Nakamura
Provides a comprehensive overview of the available orthobiologics treatments.
Adopts a clinically oriented approach with a focus on injectable orthobiologics.
Presents both the potential and limitations based on the latest literature.
Editors: Jason Koh, Stefano Zaffagnini, Ryosuke Kuroda, Umile Giuseppe Longo, Farid Amirouche
Offers an overview of the fundamentals and joint-specific applications. Provides insights into the current methodologies. Written by well-known and respected clinician-researchers.
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Editors: Jason L. Koh, Ryosuke Kuroda, João Espregueira-Mendes, Alberto Gobbi
Reflects the most cutting edge research in anterior knee pain and knee problems.
Provides various perspectives, unlike other books written from a single perspective.
Includes case reviews by several different experts, who each bring their own unique points of view.
Editors: Alberto Gobbi, João Espregueira Mendes, Norimasa Nakamura
Illustrates the current state-of-the-art in assessment and management of the patellofemoral joint. Covers a wide range of surgical techniques and recently developed approaches. Includes a large number of color photographs.
Editors: Andreas B. Imhoff, Felix H. Savoie III
Presents the consensus findings of the ISAKOS Shoulder Committee on the treatment of rotator cuff injuries. Describes the latest surgical and non-surgical approaches.
Explains which procedures are appropriate in which age groups.
Editors: Volker Musahl, Jon Karlsson, Ryosuke Kuroda, Stefano Zaffagnini
Explains assessment of rotatory knee instability based on the best available evidence. Describes surgical techniques for rotatory laxity, with presentation of the experience from world-renowned centers. Emphasizes individualized treatment and rehabilitation.
Editors: A. Mazzocca, E. Calvo, G. Di Giacomo
Offers a multidisciplinary approach to the assessment and management of shoulder arthritis
Every topic - joint preservation techniques, surgical techniques - is organized by age group
Describes diagnostics, nutrition, surgery, arthroplasty, nonoperative management, rehabilitation.
Editors: Guillermo Arce, Klaus Bak, Kevin P. Shea, Felix Savoie III, William B. Kibler, Eiji Itoi, Augustus Mazzocca, Knut Beitzel, Emilio Calvo, Benno Ejnisman
Based on consensus among worldwide experts at ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee meetings. Reviews currently available classifications for shoulder disorders and suggests two novel classifications that will facilitate tailored management. Describes pioneering techniques for acromio-clavicular joint dislocation. Includes a section on rotator cuff disorders.
Editors: Andreas Imhoff, Felix Savoie III
Presents the consensus findings of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee regarding treatment options for patients suffering from shoulder instability. Identifies the characteristic features of conditions typical of different ages. Provides extensive information and guidance on all aspects of management for different presentations.
Editors: Eiji Itoi, Guillermo Arce, Gregory I. Bain, Ronald L. Diercks, Dan Guttmann, Andreas B. Imhoff, Augustus D. Mazzocca, Hiroyuki Sugaya, Yon-Sik Yoo
Provides an up-to-date overview covering etiology, diagnosis and treatment. Discusses the indications and options for conservative and surgical treatment. Presents the conclusions of the recent Consensus Meeting of the ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee.
Editors: Sérgio Rocha Piedade, Mark R. Hutchinson, David Parker, João Espregueira-Mendes, Philippe Neyret
Guides the reader in identifying the best management option red flags for each individual case. Covers common and rare clinical issues both in training and competition. Offers an overview of clinical conditions in athletes.
Editors: Shuichi Matsuda, Sebastien Lustig, Willem Mare van der Merwe
Explains the impact of intraoperative soft tissue balance on postoperative results. Details surgical procedures
Describes techniques and devices for accurate intraoperative soft tissue assessment. Includes advice on intraoperative troubleshooting.
Editors: Sergio Rocha Piedade, Philippe Neyret, Joao Espregueira-Mendes, Moises Cohen, Mark Hutchinson
Offers an overview of injury prevention and management for all most popular individual and team sports disciplines. Describes the most common injuries, their biomechanics and treatment – from first aid on the field to surgical treatment. Chapters share a consistent format including a brief presentation of the sport modality, its history, its dynamics and the athlete's physical demands.
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Editors: Gian Luigi Canata, Pieter d'Hooghe, Kenneth J. Hunt, Gino M.M.J. Kerkhoffs, Umile Giuseppe Longo
Describes advanced surgical techniques step by step. Covers management of the full range of injuries. Addresses topics often overlooked in medical books.
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Editors: Sérgio Rocha Piedade, Andreas B. Imhoff, Mark Clatworthy, Moises Cohen, João Espregueira-Mendes
Presents up-to-date information on the entire range of sports injuries and conditions and their management. Covers many other topics of interest to the sports medicine physician. Edited by members of various ISAKOS committees and written by expert clinicians and scientists from across the world.
Editors: Stephen F. Brockmeier, Mark D. Miller, Guillermo Arce
Based on consensus among worldwide experts at ISAKOS Upper Extremity Committee meetings. Describes techniques for Surgeries of Shoulder Instabilities.
Editors: Gregory Bain, Denise Eygendaal, Roger P. van Riet
In this book, leading international surgeons with expertise in the field provide cutting-edge information on the surgical techniques to treat sports and trauma injuries of the elbow.
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