Knee Surgery

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xix

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2. Overview of Complications and Pitfalls in Arthroscopy and Arthroscopic Procedures of the Knee

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Avoiding Complications

      • Terry L. Whipple, Dennis J. Phillips

      Pages 3-9

   3. Postarthroscopy Septic Arthritis

      • Gregory C. Fanelli, Timothy J. Monahan

      Pages 10-13

   4. Soft Tissue Complications

      • Wayne B. Leadbetter

      Pages 14-22

   5. Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Following Knee Surgery

      • David C. Pollock, Gary G. Poehling, L. Andrew Koman, Thomas L. Smith

      Pages 23-37

3. Complications and Pitfalls in Meniscal Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 39-39

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   2. Complications of Arthroscopic Meniscectomy

      • John B. Ryan, Thomas M. DeBerardino

      Pages 41-52

   3. Complications and Pitfalls in Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair

      • James S. Mulhollan

      Pages 53-59

   4. Complications and Pitfalls in Meniscal Transplantation

      • Jeff C. Brand Jr., Darren L. Johnson

      Pages 60-74

4. Complications and Pitfalls in Reconstruction of Cruciate Ligaments

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 75-75

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   2. Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Hamstring Tendons

      • Roger V. Larson

      Pages 77-88

   3. Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft

      • Laurence D. Higgins, Mark Clatworthy, Christopher D. Harner

      Pages 89-100

   4. Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Allograft

      • Michael T. Havig, Lonnie E. Paulos

      Pages 101-112

   5. Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Synthetic Grafts

      • Mark H. Getelman, Marc J. Friedman

      Pages 113-120

   6. Complications and Pitfalls in Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

      • Gregory C. Fanelli, Timothy J. Monahan

      Pages 121-128

   7. Complications and Pitfalls in Extraarticular Knee Surgery

      • Glenn C. Terry, Grant L. Jones

      Pages 129-137

   8. Complications and Pitfalls in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Revision Reconstruction

      • Deryk G. Jones, Mark Galland, Freddie H. Fu

      Pages 138-158

5. Complications and Pitfalls of Patellofemoral Surgery

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 159-159

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   2. Complications and Pitfalls in Lateral Retinacular Release

      • Kevin L. Kunkle, M. Mike Malek

      Pages 161-170

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.

• biomechanics
• cartilage
• complication
• knee
• orthopaedic surgery
• surgery

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