Repeat Operation After Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter 15 Repeat Operation After Total Knee Arthroplasty The specific incidence of and causes for repeat operation after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) continue to change with time. In the early…
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Total Knee Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis
Chapter 10 Total Knee Arthroplasty in Rheumatoid Arthritis Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in patients with rheumatoid arthritis has unique features different from those encountered in patients with osteoarthritis. Through the…
Sepsis and Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter 13 Sepsis and Total Knee Arthroplasty Sepsis occurring after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a disastrous complication. I have been most fortunate in my career that so far, after…
Flexion Contracture Associated with Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter 8 Flexion Contracture Associated with Total Knee Arthroplasty A fixed flexion contracture can result from several disease processes, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and posttraumatic arthritis. Often a common pathway…
Bilateral Simultaneous Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter 12 Bilateral Simultaneous Total Knee Arthroplasty Because arthritis of the knee has a significant incidence of bilaterality, both patients and surgeons often consider the possibility of bilateral simultaneous total…
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Total Knee Arthroplasty
Chapter 18 Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients are rightfully trying to become more educated about their surgery and recovery. They often obtain (mis)information on the Internet or…
The Role of Wrist Arthroscopy in Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fracture Management
CHAPTER 17 The Role of Wrist Arthroscopy in Intra-Articular Distal Radius Fracture Management William B. Geissler Introduction Displaced intra–articular fractures of the distal radius are a unique subset of radius…
Arthroscopic Treatment of Lunotriquetral Ligament Injuries
CHAPTER 11 Arthroscopic Treatment of Lunotriquetral Ligament Injuries Gregory J. Hanker To my wonderful family who have brought me great joy. Introduction An injury of the lunotriquetral interosseous ligament (LTIL)…
Peripheral Tears of the TFCC: Arthroscopic Diagnosis and Management
CHAPTER 5 Peripheral Tears of the TFCC: Arthroscopic Diagnosis and Management Thomas E. Trumble, Seth D. Dodds We hope that this text emphasizes the value of being prepared. The experienced…
Wrist Arthroscopy Portals
CHAPTER 1 Wrist Arthroscopy Portals David J. Slutsky Introduction Since its inception, wrist arthroscopy has continued to evolve. The initial emphasis on viewing the wrist from the dorsal aspect arose…
