Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries
Restoring the Anatomy to Achieve Best Outcomes
- 1st Edition - December 17, 2020
- Latest edition
- Editors: Robert F. LaPrade, Jorge Chahla
- Language: English
- Hardback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 3 1 0 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 3 1 2 - 2
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 7 1 3 1 1 - 5
The ultimate resource for sports medicine conditions involving the knee, Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries is an up-to-date reference that provides… Read more
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The ultimate resource for sports medicine conditions involving the knee, Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries is an up-to-date reference that provides practical tools to examine, understand, and comprehensively treat sports medicine conditions in this challenging area. Using a sound logic of anatomy, biomechanics, lab testing, human testing, and outcomes analysis, editors Robert F. LaPrade and Jorge Chahla offer a single, comprehensive resource for evidence-based guidance on knee pathology. This unique title compiles the knowledge and expertise of world-renowned surgeons and is ideal for sports medicine surgeons, primary care physicians, and anyone who manages and treats patients with sports-related knee injuries.
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Uses a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to cover biomechanically validated surgical techniques and postoperative rehabilitation, enabling surgeons and physicians to more comprehensively treat sports medicine knee injuries.
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Covers the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the knee alongside more advanced objective diagnostic approaches and easy-to-follow treatment algorithms.
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Provides an easy-to-understand review of pathology with clear, concise text and high-quality illustrations.
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Demonstrates the importance and function of the ligaments and meniscus with exquisite anatomical illustrations and numerous biomechanical videos.
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Sports medicine surgeons, primary care physicians, orthopaedic and family practice residents and fellows
- Comprehensive Clinical Examination Geeslin, Andrew / John Feagin
- Imaging of the Knee Joint
- Radiographic Evaluation of the knee Joint – Brett Frisch
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: Conventional and Novel Techniques – Hollis Potter
- Computed Tomography: Indications and Significance - Tim, Spalding
- Mechanical Malalignment of the Knee Joint: How and When to Address – Getgood
- Ligamentous Pathology (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions)
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Freddie Fu / Musahl
- Posterior Cruciate Ligament - Chahla
- sMCL and the Posteromedial Corner - Lind
- Posterolateral Corner of the Knee - LaPrade
- Anterolateral Ligament and the Anterolateral Corner – Sonnery Cotet
- Multiligament Injuries – Moatshe / Engebretsen
- Meniscal Pathology
- Meniscus Anatomy - Spalding
- Meniscus Biomechanics - Levy
- Meniscal Tears – Meniscectomy vs Repair - Faucett
- Meniscal Root Tears - Krych
- Meniscal Radial Tears – Pujol, Nicholas
- Meniscal Ramp Lesions - DePhilippo
- Meniscus Deficiency and Meniscal Transplants - Verdonk
- Synthetic Meniscal Substitutes - Rodeo
- Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Pathology
- Articular Cartilage: Micro and Macrostructure. Biology and Clinical Implications - Latterman
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: December 17, 2020
- Language: English
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Jorge Chahla
Dr. Jorge Chahla is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of complex knee, hip, and other sports-related injuries. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He is a Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Fire (MLS). Dr. Chahla completed several fellowships at the top programs in the United States. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of sports medicine injuries through minimally invasive techniques as well as for being a pioneer in novel biological treatments. Dr. Chahla has a strong focus on joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 500 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 50 book chapters, 8 edited books, and he presents his research both nationally and internationally at orthopedic conferences and meetings every year.
Affiliations and expertise
Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center, USARead Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries on ScienceDirect