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 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…
Introduction In the words of Mercer Rang, “children are not small adults.” Injuries in skeletally immature patients differ from those seen in adults because pediatric and adolescent skeletons are different…
Introduction Spinal injuries in children are fortunately rare; they involve only 1% to 4% of children admitted to trauma centers. Treating pediatric patients with spinal injuries can be challenging. Clinical…
