Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries. Restoring the Anatomy to Achieve Best Outcomes

Table of Contents

- 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

- Focal Chondral Injuries - Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques [OCA, OATS, Scaffolds and Cellular Techniques], Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Brian Cole

- OCD Injuries in the Paediatric and Adult Population - Macalena

- Osteoarthritis - How to Manage the Active Patient with Osteoarthritis - Biological Approaches - Mandelbaum

- Avascular Necrosis - Aetiology, Types and Treatment - Gomoll

- Patellofemoral Disorders

- Anatomy and Biomechanics - Liza Arendt

- Treatment Algorithm - A la Carte - Dejour

- Distal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint - Fulkerson

- Rotational Pathology of the Knee - Teitge

- Lateral Patellar Dislocations: Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Yanke - Medial Patellar Dislocations: Primary and Iatrogenic - Jack Farr

- Sulcus and Deepening Trochleoplasty - Strauss

- Extensor Mechanism Disorders

- Patellar Tendon Injury - Gelber Pablo

- Quadriceps Tendon Injury - Godin

- Knee Arthrofibrosis - How to Prevent and How to Treat? - Bhatia Sanjeev

- Pediatric Knee - ACL, Meniscus, and Cartilage Pathology - Kocher

- Miscellaneous Complex Knee Pathologies: Snapping hamstring tendons, patella baja, fabella syndrome, common peroneal nerve neuritis, proximal tibiofibular joint instability, lateral facetectomies, notchplasty.- Raynor

- Intraoperative Management - Local, Spinal or General Anesthesia Tourniquet, Tranexamic Acid, Blood Loss and Fluid management - Dragoo

- Preparing the surgical team-how to ensure a quick and efficient surgical procedure - LaPrade

- Postoperative Management -Willimon

- Pain Management after Soft Tissue / Bony Procedures

- Thromboprophylaxis

- Wound Management - Postoperative Rehabilitation Concepts-O'Brien

Authors

Robert F. LaPrade Jorge Chahla Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery and Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program, Rush University Medical Center, USA.

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.