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Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee E-Book

Author : W. Norman Scott
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323478549
Total Pages : 2758 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee E-Book written by W. Norman Scott and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2017-02-10 with total page 2758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee by Dr. W. Norman Scott remains the definitive choice for guidance on the most effective approaches for the diagnosis and management of the entire scope of knee disorders. This edition reflects a complete content overhaul, with more than 50 new chapters and over 400 contributors from around the world. The video program includes 70 new video clips, while new and expanded material covers a range of hot topics, including same-day surgery and hospital management of knee arthroplasty patients and anesthesia specific for knee surgery. Extensive visual elements and video program include nearly 70 new videos -- over 230 in total – as well as a Glossary of Implants featuring 160 demonstrative pictures. Over 50 new chapters and brand-new sections on Same Day Surgery and Hospital Management of Knee Arthroplasty Patients; Quality and Payment Paradigms for TKA; Anesthesia Specific for Knee Surgery; and Preoperative Assessment, Perioperative Management, and Postoperative Pain Control. An expanded Adult Reconstruction Section informs readers about Enhanced Primary Revision and the treatment of Peri-prosthetic fractures in TKA. Includes enhanced worldwide approaches for all aspects of disorders of the knee from nearly 400 contributors worldwide. Boasts updated pediatric knee considerations and updated tumor surgery principles for the treatment of tumors about the knee. Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos (including video updates), glossary, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee E-Book

Author : W. Norman Scott
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 145572789X
Total Pages : 2138 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (557 download)

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Download or read book Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee E-Book written by W. Norman Scott and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2011-09-09 with total page 2138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Online and in print, Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee, edited by W. Norman Scott, MD, and 11 section editors who are experts in their fields, is your complete, multimedia guide to the most effective approaches for diagnosis and management of the full range of knee disorders affecting patients of all ages. From anatomical and biomechanical foundations, to revision total knee replacement, this authoritative reference provides the most up-to-date and complete guidance on cutting-edge surgical procedures, the largest collection of knee videos in one knee textbook. Expanded coverage and rigorous updates—including 40 online-only chapters—keep you current with the latest advances in cartilage repair and regeneration, allograft and autografts, computer robotics in total knee arthroplasty, and other timely topics. This edition is the first book ever endorsed by The Knee Society. Access the full text - including a wealth of detailed intraoperative photographs, a robust video library, additional online-only chapters, a glossary of TKR designs, quarterly updates, and more - at www.expertconsult.com. Get all you need to know about the clinical and basic science aspects of the full range of knee surgeries as well as the latest relevant information, including imaging and biomechanics; soft tissue cartilage; ligament/meniscal repair and reconstructions; partial and total joint replacement; fractures; tumors; and the arthritic knee. Master the nuances of each new technique through step-by-step instructions and beautiful, detailed line drawings, intraoperative photographs, and surgical videos. See exactly how it’s done. Watch master surgeons perform Partial and Primary TKR, Revision TKR, Tumor Replacement, Fracture Treatment, and over 160 videos on the expertconsult.com. Find information quickly and easily thanks to a consistent, highly templated, and abundantly illustrated chapter format and streamlined text with many references and chapters appearing online only. Access the fully searchable contents of the book online at www.expertconsult.com, including 40 online-only chapters, a downloadable image library, expanded video collection, quarterly updates, and a glossary of TKR designs with images and text from various device manufacturers. Grasp and apply the latest knowledge with expanded coverage of cartilage repair and regeneration techniques, expanded ligament techniques in allograft and autografts, computer robotics in surgical prognostics, fitting and techniques in partial and total knee arthroplasty, and more. Consult with the best. Renowned knee surgeon and orthopaedic sports medicine authority Dr. W. Norman Scott leads an internationally diverse team of accomplished specialists—many new to this edition—who provide dependable guidance and share innovative approaches to reconstructive surgical techniques and complications management.

Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee

Author : John N. Insall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 1080 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (58 download)

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Download or read book Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee written by John N. Insall and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 1080 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built on a solid foundation of basic anatomy, pathology, and diagnostic techniques, this best-selling reference offers comprehensive coverage of value to anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of knee disorders. JBJS considered the previous edition" ... destined to become a classic in the field ... [providing] exposure to the type of expert insight that, up to now, was available only to those undertaking postgraduate fellowship training in knee surgery ..." Covers the clinical and basic science aspects of the full range of knee surgeries, including normal and abnormal anatomy. Provides the latest information in all areas of relevance to knee surgery, such as imaging and biomechanics soft tissue cartilage ligament/meniscal repair and reconstructions joint replacement fractures tumors and the arthritic knee. Written by a veteran author and noted, internationally recognized authority on knee surgery and sports medicine

Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee

Author : W. Norman Scott
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9787117321747
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (217 download)

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Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty

Author : Giles R. Scuderi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387217142
Total Pages : 760 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (872 download)

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Download or read book Surgical Techniques in Total Knee Arthroplasty written by Giles R. Scuderi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-28 with total page 760 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: here, two well-known knee experts have assembled a group of leaders in the field to present a book encompassing the best techniques for total knee arthroplasty. Concise chapters cover indications, contraindications, complications, results, instrumentation, infection, preop planning, prosthetic choice, revision arthroplasty, and more -- with the emphasis on the best techniques and surgical "pearls". Supported by line drawings, intraoperative photographs and radiographs, this definitive volume will serve as the complete and quick reference on total knee arthroplasty.

Insll & Scott Surgery of the Knee Online Pass Code

Author : W. Norman Scott
Publisher : Churchill Livingstone
ISBN 13 : 9780443066825
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (668 download)

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Download or read book Insll & Scott Surgery of the Knee Online Pass Code written by W. Norman Scott and published by Churchill Livingstone. This book was released on 2005-12-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Built on a solid foundation of basic anatomy, pathology, and diagnostic techniques, this best-selling reference offers comprehensive coverage of value to anyone involved in the diagnosis and treatment of knee disorders. JBJS considered the previous edition "...destined to become a classic in the field...[providing] exposure to the type of expert insight that, up to now, was available only to those undertaking postgraduate fellowship training in knee surgery..." Covers the clinical and basic science aspects of the full range of knee surgeries, including the normal and abnormal anatomy. Provides the latest information in all areas of relevance to knee surgery, such as imaging and biomechanics, soft tissue cartilage, ligament/meniscal repair and reconstructions, joint replacement, fractures, tumors and the arthritic knee. Written by a veteran author and noted, internationally recognized authority on knee surgery and sports medicine. Features all-new full-color illustrations throughout for the most accurate anatomic representations possible. Provides access to the full text online- fully searchable for convenient reference at home or in the office. Purchase of this product includes a limited personal license for use exclusively by the individual who has purchased the product. This license and access to the web site operates strictly on the basis of a single user per PIN. The sharing of passwords is strictly prohibited, and any attempt to do so will invalidate the password. The license and access may not be lent, resold, or otherwise circulated. Full details of the license and terms and conditions of use are available upon registration. Your purchase of Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee Online, entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should online access to the web site be discontinued.

Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee

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Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (315 download)

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Knee Arthroplasty Handbook

Author : Giles R. Scuderi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387335315
Total Pages : 219 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (873 download)

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Download or read book Knee Arthroplasty Handbook written by Giles R. Scuderi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-22 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed as a concise guide to the essentials of total knee arthroplasty, as well as revision total knee arthroplasty, the text is ideal for orthopedic residents and surgeons. World-renowned experts cover basic principles and instrumentation, ligament releases, and bone defects. Fixation in total knee arthroplasty, both with cement and cementless, is considered. Complex topics regarding revision arthroplasty are detailed as well, including three-step technique, constrained total knee designs, and two-stage reimplantation for infected total knee arthroplasty. Revision of periprosthetic femur fractures and tibial periprosthetic fractures is also addressed. This practical book is an invaluable reference.

Total Knee Replacement

Author : Arlen D. Hanssen
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 1416049843
Total Pages : 518 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (16 download)

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Download or read book Total Knee Replacement written by Arlen D. Hanssen and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-01-01 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This multimedia resource offers you all the how-to guidance you need to perform all of the latest and best techniques in total knee replacement. The complete, lavishly illustrated volume is made even better with a state-of-the-art companion web site! With chapters on such hot topics as cementless fixation, quadriceps sparing MIS TKR, unicompartmental TKR, soft tissue balancing, and extensor mechanism allografting, you, as well as the members of your cross-disciplinary team, will appreciate the clear and concise, but detailed and visual approach of this atlas and video collection. The result is a detailed, easy-to-use reference that no orthopaedic surgeon should be without. Stay on top of your field with detailed discussions of the hottest topics, including cementless fixation, quadriceps sparing MIS TKR, unicompartmental TKR, soft tissue balancing, extensor mechanism allografting, and much more! Search the book online with full-text web access and links to PubMed. Watch experts perform key techniques via video clips online and on the included DVD. See exactly what to do using step-by-step intraoperative photos demonstrating each technique and radiographs showing presenting problems and post-surgical outcomes. See cases as they present in real life using full-color photographs and interpretive diagrams that highlight key anatomical structures. Improve the quality of your technique and optimize outcomes with pearls and pitfalls from the authors. Be more thoroughly prepared with important details on positioning, exposures, instrumentation, and implants. Get just the information and guidance you need with the book's hands-on, clinical emphasis. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. If the next edition is published less than one year after your purchase, you will be entitled to online access for one year from your date of purchase. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

Surgery of the Hip E-Book

Author : Daniel J. Berry
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323568416
Total Pages : 1344 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (235 download)

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Book Synopsis Surgery of the Hip E-Book by : Daniel J. Berry

Download or read book Surgery of the Hip E-Book written by Daniel J. Berry and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering authoritative, comprehensive coverage of hip surgery, the 2nd Edition of Surgery of the Hip is the definitive guide to hip replacement, other open and arthroscopic surgical procedures, and surgical and nonsurgical management of the hip across the lifespan. Modeled after Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee, it keeps you fully up to date with the latest research, techniques, tools, and implants, enabling you to offer both adults and children the best possible outcomes. Detailed guidance from expert surgeons assists you with your toughest clinical challenges, including total hip arthroplasty, pediatric hip surgery, trauma, and hip tumor surgery. Discusses new topics such as direct anterior approach for total hip arthroplasty, hip pain in the young adult, and hip preservation surgery. Contains new coverage of minimally invasive procedures, bearing surface selection, management of complications associated with metal and metal bearing surfaces, management of bone loss associated with revision THA, and more. Provides expert, personal advice in "Author’s Preferred Technique" sections. Helps you make optimal use of the latest imaging techniques, surgical procedures, equipment, and implants available. Covers tumors of the hip, hip instability and displacement in infants and young children, traumatic injuries, degenerative joint disorders, and rehabilitation considerations—all from both a basic science and practical clinical perspective.

Insall & Scott Surgery of the Knee

Author : John N. Insall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780323400466
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (4 download)

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Noyes' Knee Disorders: Surgery, Rehabilitation, Clinical Outcomes E-Book

Author : Frank R. Noyes
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 032342855X
Total Pages : 1176 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (234 download)

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Download or read book Noyes' Knee Disorders: Surgery, Rehabilitation, Clinical Outcomes E-Book written by Frank R. Noyes and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2016-02-02 with total page 1176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frank R. Noyes, MD – internationally-renowned knee surgeon and orthopaedic sports medicine specialist – presents this unparalleled resource on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes analysis for the full range of complex knee disorders. Relies on Dr. Noyes’ meticulous clinical studies and outcomes data from peer-reviewed publications as a scientifically valid foundation for patient care. Features detailed post-operative rehabilitation programs and protocols so that you can apply proven techniques and ease your patients’ progression from one phase to the next. Presents step-by-step descriptions on soft tissue knee repair and reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, soft tissue transplants, osseous malalignments, articular cartilage restoration, posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, and more to provide you with guidance for the management of any patient. Contains today’s most comprehensive and advanced coverage of ACL,PCL, posterolateral, unicompartmental knee replacement, return to sports after injury, along with 1500 new study references supporting treatment recommendations. Features all-new content on unicompartmental and patellofemoral knee replacement, updated operative procedures for posterior cruciate ligament and posterolateral ligament deficiency, updated postoperative rehabilitation protocols, and new information on cartilage restoration procedures and meniscus transplantation. Includes some of the most comprehensive and advanced discussions on arthrofibrosis, complex regional pain syndrome, tibial and femoral osteotomies, and posterolateral reconstructions available in modern published literature. Covers gender disparities in ligament injuries for more effective analysis and management.

The Knee Joint

Author : Michel Bonnin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 2287993533
Total Pages : 1027 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (879 download)

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Download or read book The Knee Joint written by Michel Bonnin and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-07-04 with total page 1027 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pushed by the progress of biology, technology and biomechanics, knee surgery has dramatically evolved in the last decades. This book is a "state of the art" concerning all aspects of knee surgery from ligament reconstruction to Total Knee Arthroplasty. An international panel of renowned authors have worked on this didactic fully illustrated book. It will help young surgeons to understand basic sciences and modern sugical techniques. The experienced surgeon will find help to deal with difficult cases and clarifications in recent technologic advances such as cartilage surgery, navigation and mini invasive surgery.

Total Knee Arthroplasty

Author : Richard David Scott
Publisher : Saunders
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Total Knee Arthroplasty written by Richard David Scott and published by Saunders. This book was released on 2006 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the world's leading authorities on knee arthroplasty-Dr. Richard D. Scott-gives you the benefit of his 30 years of clinical and research experience in this practical easy-to-use guide to total knee arthroplasty. Each chapter walks you through a different, self-contained presentation on a significant clinical challenge in knee replacement and features outstanding clinical photographs, drawings, and abundant summary tables. On the included DVD, Dr. Scott's commentary guides you through video clips illustrating key techniques for both standard and complex knee replacements.

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics

Author : Giles R. Scuderi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0387766081
Total Pages : 658 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (877 download)

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Download or read book Minimally Invasive Surgery in Orthopedics written by Giles R. Scuderi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-10-30 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Minimally invasive surgery has evolved as an alternative to the traditional approaches in orthopedic surgery and has gathered a great deal of attention. Many surgeons are now p- forming all types of procedures through smaller surgical felds. Along with changes in the surgical technique, there have been rapid advances in computer navigation and robotics as tools to enhance the surgeon’s vision in the limited operative felds. With these new techniques and technologies, we must ensure that these procedures are performed safely and effectively with predictable clinical outcomes. This book has been expanded from our previous publi- tions to include spine and foot and ankle surgery, along with updated sections on knee arth- plasty, hip arthroplasty, and upper extremity surgery. The clinical information and surgical techniques, along with tips and pearls, provided by experts in the feld allows the reader to grasp a comprehensive understanding of the nuances of MIS. It is our intention that this text will be a valuable reference for all orthopedic surgeons. New York, NY Giles R. Scuderi, MD Piscataway, NJ Alfred J. Tria, MD v BookID 127440_ChapID FM_Proof# 1 - 14/09/2009 Contents Section I The Upper Extremities 1 What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery and How Do You Learn It? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aaron G. Rosenberg 2 Overview of Shoulder Approaches: Choosing Between Mini-incision and Arthroscopic Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Raymond A. Klug, Bradford O. Parsons, and Evan L. Flatow 3 Mini-incision Bankart Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Edward W. Lee, Kenneth Accousti, and Evan L. Flatow 4 Mini-open Rotator Cuff Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Orthopaedic Pathology

Author : Peter G. Bullough
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323074731
Total Pages : 576 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (23 download)

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Download or read book Orthopaedic Pathology written by Peter G. Bullough and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2009-12-08 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Orthopaedic Pathology, 5th Edition, by Peter G. Bullough, MB, ChB, presents a unique, lavishly illustrated account of the pathology of arthritic disorders, metabolic disturbances, and soft tissue and bone tumors. Nearly 2,000 high-quality pathologic slides, diagnostic images, and gross specimens-side-by-side-depict the appearance of a wide range of conditions and correlate orthopaedic pathology to clinical practice for greater diagnostic accuracy. It’s the ideal resource for the orthopaedic surgeon and radiologist as well as the trainee and practicing pathologist. Provides extensive coverage of arthritic disorders, metabolic disturbances, soft tissue tumors, bone tumors, and rare disorders-not just tumors, which most books emphasize-for guidance on the most commonly seen conditions. Uses nearly 2000 high-quality illustrations-including pathology, histology, radiologic imaging, and schematic line diagrams-that present a clear visual correlation between pathology and clinical images to aid in diagnosis. Includes a chapter on imaging techniques, interpretation, and strategies that provides a foundation of knowledge in radiology. Features brief text, including bulleted lists of key points and information, that makes reference quick and learning easy. Offers updated coverage of immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology-along with examples from the latest imaging and pathologic techniques-to help you recognize the presentation of disorders using these approaches. Features discussions of some rare conditions, equipping you to diagnose even the least common orthopaedic disorders.

The Patella

Author : Giles R. Scuderi
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146124188X
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)

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Download or read book The Patella written by Giles R. Scuderi and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The problems of the patellofemoral joint remain a challenge to the orthopaedic surgeon. In spite of many articles in scientific journals, an outstanding monograph, and several excellent textbook chapters, the patella is still an enigma in many respects. The etiology of patellar pain is controversial, and there is no completely satisfying explanation for its cause or its relationship to chondromalacia. Curiously, neither the widespread use of arthroscopy nor the advent of newer diagnostic tests such as CT scanning and magnetic resonance imaging have cast much light. Without a better understanding of why patellar disorders occur it is not surprising that there is no consensus on how to fix them. Arthros copy has contributed little except to the patient's psyche. The currently most popular surgical treatment for recurrent dislocation of the patella was first described 50 years ago. One concrete advance, albeit a small one, is a better understanding of the role of anatomical abnormalities and patellofemoral dysplasia in patellar instabilities. It gives me great pleasure that many of the contributors are, like Dr.