Co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, The Knee: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is a comprehensive technique-based book that presents the latest diagnostic, excisional, and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the knee.

The Knee: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is led by premier arthroscopic surgeons Drs. Nicholas A. Sgaglione, James H. Lubowitz, Matthew T. Provencher, and their international list of expert contributors. This all-encompassing resource includes preferred physical examination testing and diagnostic imaging choices in pre-operative planning and patient selection, state of the art step-by-step description of the procedures, comprehensive surgical equipment lists to perform each procedure, clear and precise indications for surgery and the thoughtful rationale behind stated contraindications, controversial indications, post-op protocols, and potential complications. The written text is supported by numerous color images and a website with invaluable, narrated video clips depicting disease specific arthroscopic techniques specific to the knee.

Features inside The Knee: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques:

Narrated video accompanies all surgical techniques, focusing on the stepwise approach to each operation
Consistent organization throughout the book results in a bulleted and user-friendly interface for a quick reference or prolonged study
Top 5 Technical Pearls of Practice for each procedure to enhance outcomes and to avoid common pitfalls and complications
High-quality artwork and figures to compliment clinical images
Equipment and surgical technique checklists for quick reference prior to surgery

Each expert contributor was chosen for his or her expertise for a specific topic related to The Knee, so the reader benefits by the highest quality and treatment recommendations to provide the most impactful care to his or her patient.

Some chapter topics include:

Arthroscopic Reduction and Fixation of Tibial Plateau and Eminence Fractures
Arthroscopic Treatment of Patellar Tendinopathy
Arthroscopic Meniscal Repair
Novel Techniques in Articular Cartilage Restoration
Advances in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

The Knee - inbunden, Engelska, 2015