Patellofemoral Arthroplasty

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Chapter 101 Patellofemoral Arthroplasty Jess H. Lonner Isolated patellofemoral arthritis can be the source of great pain and disability. Often, this clinical entity is treated effectively with nonsurgical interventions, such…

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The Dislocated Knee

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Chapter 59 The Dislocated Knee Brandon J. Bryant, Volker Musahl, Christopher D. Harner Traumatic knee dislocation represents one of the most serious and limb-threatening injuries to the lower extremity. Damage…

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Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Disruption

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Chapter 66 Quadriceps and Patellar Tendon Disruption* Ari D. Seidenstein, Christopher M. Farrell, Giles R. Scuderi, Mark E. Easley Anatomy The extensor mechanism of the knee consists of the quadriceps…

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Patellar Revision

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Chapter 131 Patellar Revision James A. Browne, Mark W. Pagnano Management of the patella at the time of revision knee arthroplasty can be challenging. The optimal approach depends on a…

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Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation

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Chapter 24 Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation Samuel P. Robinson, Kevin F. Bonner Articular cartilage defects present a challenging clinical problem for orthopedic surgeons. The limited healing capacity of cartilage has led…

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Remnant-Preserving Technique Through the Posteromedial Portal

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Chapter 58 Posterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Remnant-Preserving Technique Through the Posteromedial Portal Sung-Jae Kim, Sung-Hwan Kim The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee and provides…

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