Postoperative Management
Introduction The postoperative management of patients with complex knee surgery is an essential part of the overall treatment of these patients. Ensuring a well-planned postoperative process can ensure the best…
ORTHOPEDIC
The Paediatric Knee
Introduction Knee injuries in children and adolescents are common. , There has been a significant increase in sport participation among young athletes in recent years, and overuse and traumatic injuries…
Injuries of the Patellar Tendon
Pathological Conditions of the Patellar Tendon Acute Tears of the Patellar Tendon Anatomy The patellar tendon is part of the extensor mechanism of the knee that includes the quadriceps muscle,…
Quadriceps Tendon Injuries
Epidemiology Quadriceps tendon tears are a common cause of disruption of the extensor mechanism about the knee. Quadriceps tendon tears occur more often than patellar tendon tears but less often…
Lateral Patellar Instability:: Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation and Future Directions
Introduction Lateral patellar instability is a common knee disorder, particularly in children and adolescents. Its aetiology is multifactorial, and typically it is caused by a combination of soft tissue and…
Pathological Torsion of the Lower Limb
Intrinsic and Extrinsic Limb Factors It is the author’s opinion that patellofemoral (PF) symptoms should be considered as those that arise from the joint itself and are considered intrinsic factors…
Patellofemoral Anatomy and Its Surgical Implications
Medial Patellofemoral Anatomy Proximal Medial Patellar Complex As our understanding of medial patellofemoral anatomy continues to grow, the implications for surgical reconstruction have evolved. Whereas earlier reports focused on reconstruction…
Tibial Tuberosity Osteotomies
Introduction Normal patellar tracking is mediated statically by the bone structures, passively by the soft tissue stabilisers and actively by the musculature about the knee. Patellofemoral tracking relates to contact…
Treatment Algorithm in Patellofemoral Disorders: ‘Le Menu à la Carte’
Patellofemoral Instability The patellofemoral joint (PFJ) is a highly complex structure, intimately associated with the dynamic muscle activity, including the global and central control of the limb, which is linked…
Osteonecrosis of the Knee
Introduction The term osteonecrosis was first described by Ahlback et al. in 1968. The original description involved the spontaneous appearance of what was thought to represent focal osteonecrosis of the femoral…
