Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Soft tissue balancing during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is an important step for optimizing the outcome of the procedure and providing a stable, durable joint. Soft…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The surgical technique in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has continued to evolve from the initial techniques of the modern total knee replacement as described by John…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS: Successful evaluation of the painful total knee arthroplasty directs treatment by providing the clinician with a specific diagnosis. Common diagnoses include loosening, infection, instability, component failure,…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The results of unicondylar knee arthroplasty in the 1980s and 1990s were not very successful and the surgical procedure became unpopular in the United States. Repicci…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS In this chapter, we discuss the current status of patellofemoral (PF) arthroplasty. The background, including indications, and appropriate workup are described, as well as design issues…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS The goals of osteotomy about the knee are to improve lower extremity alignment, relieve pain, and possibly slow down the progression of arthritis. Osteotomy attempts to…
Chapter Preview CHAPTER SYNOPSIS Routine arthroscopic debridement is not indicated for all patients with osteoarthritis. Considerable level 4 evidence supports some relief from arthroscopy, but some level 1 through 4…
Introduction: Scope and Purpose Upper extremity injury is one the most common presenting complaints after trauma in the pediatric population. Fractures of the forearm represent 40% of fractures in all…
Introduction Fractures and injuries about the foot and ankle in children are common and can have an important functional impact. Foot and toe fractures are among the top 10 pediatric…
Acknowledgment The author would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Neil E. Green and Dr. Nathan L. Van Zeeland for their contributions to the previous versions of this chapter. Introducton…
