Understanding the Patellofemoral Joint: From Instability to Arthroplasty; An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Understanding the Patellofemoral Joint: From Instability to Arthroplasty; An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine
Author: Alexander Meininger
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-09-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323320740

This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will focus on patellofemoral disorders and how they are among the most common clinical conditions managed in the orthopaedic and sports medicine setting. The correct diagnosis at an early stage is essential if subsequent treatment is to be successful and secondary complications are to be avoided. Nonoperative intervention is usually the first form of treatment; however, there is no consensus on the most effective method of treatment.

Patellar Instability

Patellar Instability
Author: Shital N. Parikh
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 1152
Release: 2019-03-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1496380835

Written by experts in the field, Patellar Instability and Dislocation: Classification and Operative Techniques is a comprehensive, authoritative review of the procedures used to address this challenging condition. Includes step-by-step procedures, both in print and on video, to guide you through today's most effective approaches to stabilization and reconstruction, trochleoplasty, limb realignment osteotomy, and much more.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Total Knee Arthroplasty
Author: James Alan Rand
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Total Pages: 488
Release: 1993
Genre: Medical
ISBN:

This comprehensive reference on total knee arthroplasty describes all surgical techniques and prosthetic designs for primary and revision arthroplasty, discusses every aspect of patient selection, preoperative planning, and intraoperative and postoperative care.

Disorders of the Patellofemoral Joint

Disorders of the Patellofemoral Joint
Author: E. Carlos Roguez-Merchán
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Electronic books
ISBN: 9783030124441

This state-of-the-art book provides a comprehensive overview of the most common patellofemoral joint problems. Utilizing the latest evidence, it guides readers through prevention, diagnosis and treatment for both adult and paediatric patients. After discussing clinical examination and diagnosis, it explores topics such as acute and recurrent dislocation of the patella, cartilage defects of the joint, patellofemoral instability and patellofemoral osteoarthritis. The book also features a chapter on conservative strategies, including physical medicine and rehabilitation. Research is moving quickly in this field, and as such there is a growing need for consensus documents: written by leading experts, this comprehensive book is a valuable resource for orthopaedic surgeons, knee specialists and sports medicine ones, and is also of great interest to physiatrists, physical therapists and all healthcare workers involved in the care of these patients.

Sports Injuries in the Military, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Sports Injuries in the Military, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine
Author: Brett D. Owens
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2014-11-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323311911

This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine focuses on athletic injuries in the military population. The young, active individuals participate in a wide range of athletic and military activities that results in high injury rates as well as extreme performance demands. Military sports medicine physicians have provided many advances in the care of athletic injuries in the past and continue to pursue this today.

Sports Cardiology, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Sports Cardiology, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine
Author: Robert W. Battle
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2015-10-26
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323391206

A sports cardiologist evaluates affected athletes and suggests the most appropriate treatment options that may allow them to stay active in sports. This issue will discuss the following topics: Cardiovascular Adaptation and Remodeling to Rigorous Athletic Training, The Historical Perspective of Athletic Sudden Death, The ECG in Elite Athletes, The Management of Athletes with Congenital Heart Disease, Genetic testing in athletesThe Impact of Sports Cardiology on the Practice of Sports Medicine and many more!

Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: The Modern Frontier, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty: The Modern Frontier, An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine
Author: Kevin D. Plancher
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2014-01-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323227414

This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will cover the latest technology and techniques in partial knee arthroplasty, including the use of robotics, different types of custom implants, and advice on return-to-activity. It will also offer information on different possible outcomes and complications that could occur after surgery. This topic has not been covered in Sports Medicine in at least the past ten years, and, as it grows as a popular treatment, it should become a useful issue of CSM.

Osteochondritis Dissecans: Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Athletes: An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine

Osteochondritis Dissecans: Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Athletes: An Issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine
Author: Matthew D. Milewski
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2014-04-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323290159

This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine will include the diagnosis and treatment of Osteochondritis Dissecans in athletes. Osteochondritis Dissecans, a joint condition in which a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of the bone beneath it, comes loose from the end of a bone. It is most common in the knee; however it can occur in other joints. Those individuals who frequently participate in strenuous sports, particularly young athletes, or perform repetitive activities that put the joint under stress, are at an increased risk of developing Osteochondritis Dissecans.

Cartilage Restoration

Cartilage Restoration
Author: Jack Farr
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2013-08-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1461404274

Attempting to bridge the gap between the science and art of cartilage restoration, Cartilage Restoration: Practical Clinical Applications combines an overview of clinical research and methodologies with clinical cases to help guide the orthopedic treatment and care of patients presenting with cartilage issues. With chapters written by internationally-renowned orthopedic surgeons, topics include an overview of current surgical options, debridement and marrow stimulation, autograft plug transfer, allografts, cell therapy, and meniscal issues. Cartilage Restoration is a valuable resource for orthopedic surgeons, residents, and fellows.