The purpose of this book is to offer an exhaustive overview of the recent insights into the state-of-the-art in most performed arthroplasties of large joints of lower extremities. The treatment options in degenerative joint disease have evolved very quickly. Many surgical procedures are quite different today than they were only five years ago. In an effort to be comprehensive, this book addresses hip arthroplasty with special emphasis on evolving minimally invasive surgical techniques. Some challenging topics in hip arthroplasty are covered in an additional section. Particular attention is given to different designs of knee endoprostheses and soft tissue balance. Special situations in knee arthroplasty are covered in a special section. Recent advances in computer technology created the possibility for the routine use of navigation in knee arthroplasty and this remarkable success is covered in depth as well. Each chapter includes current philosophies, techniques, and an extensive review of the literature.

The purpose of this book was to offer an overview of recent insights into the current state of arthroplasty. The tremendous long term success of Sir Charnley's total hip arthroplasty has encouraged many researchers to treat pain, improve function and create solutions for higher quality of life. Indeed and as described in a special chapter of this book, arthroplasty is an emerging field in the joints of upper extremity and spine. However, there are inborn complications in any foreign design brought to the human body. First, in the chapter on infections we endeavor to provide a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis and description of the management of this difficult problem. Second, the immune system is faced with a strange material coming in huge amounts of micro-particles from the tribology code. Therefore, great attention to the problem of aseptic loosening has been addressed in special chapters on loosening and on materials currently available for arthroplasty.

Recent Advances in Medicine and Health Sciences: Concepts, Researches and Practice

Like Partridge: Neurological Physiotherapy: Bases of Evidence for Practice, each chapter in Recent Advances in Physiotherapy features a case report provided by a team of clinicians based on details from a real patient. This book of recent advances provides readers with a way of keeping up-to-date with recent work in the discipline of physiotherapy, based on the evidence for current practice.

"Basics in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty" is a comprehensive compilation of basic steps to be regimented before, during and after primary hip and knee reconstruction in arthritic patients. Often this information is scattered and difficult to acquire even after exploring Internet and multiple references. It should benefit Fellows, beginners and once-in-a-while Arthroplasty Surgeons of hip and knee to plan surgery, select correct implant and execute the job to the level of perfection. - "The night before" book for the beginners, wherein review of literature and other theoretical jargon are avoided. - Practical surgery tips, explained through figures, are the forte of this book. - Contains specialty work from leading authorities in the field, like Thomas P. Sculco, Douglas A. Dennis and Javad Parvizi. - Uses "My trolley" concept, which pictorially explains usage of critical tools, to make art of Primary Hip & Knee Replacement an enjoyable experience. - Videos accessible through EEB Shelf App on Radiological Planning in THA | Tips and Pearls in THA | TKA in Stiff Knee | Osteophytectomy for Varus TKR | Varus TKR-SMCL – Needling Technique | Subperiosteal Release of SMCL | Cementing in TKA | Patellar Resurfacing in TKA | Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty | Rotating Platform TKA | Tibial Bumpectomy for Varus TKR | Autologous Bone Graft Technique. New to this Edition: Chapter on "Varus Knee Deformities", six more Videos and additional pages to accommodate the demand to increase size of some vital Figures, which can clarify better.

The second volume of Recent Advances in Orthopedic Surgery brings clinicians and trainees fully up to date with the latest advances in their field. Divided into twelve sections, each chapter discusses new technologies and techniques for surgery in a specific orthopaedic subspecialty – hip, knee, spine, shoulder, elbow – providing a broad understanding of ‘hot topics’ and detail on current points of debate. A complete chapter is dedicated to new advances in sports medicine. This new volume highlights key topics such as minimally invasive approaches to spine surgery, new developments in the basic science of cartilage, implant selection in revision arthroplasty, and surgical techniques in joint preservation. Authored by renowned experts in their specialty, led by P Maxwell Courtney from the Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, this book is further enhanced by clinical photographs, diagrams and tables. Key points Provides orthopaedic surgeons and trainees with latest advances in the field Covers new technologies and techniques for each orthopaedic subspecialty Internationally recognised author team Volume One (9789351521129) published in 2014

This book is a comprehensive guide to the most recent advances in orthopaedics for practising surgeons and trainees. Divided into seventeen sections, each chapter presents new developments in technology and procedures in all anatomical regions including hip, hand, knee, foot and ankle. The final part discusses recent advances in basic orthopaedic sciences, covering osteoarthritis, infection, degenerative disc disease, tendon repair and inherited skeletal diseases. Edited by internationally recognised surgeons from the USA, with contributions from experts in Europe, the USA and Asia, this practical resource includes more than 100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables to enhance learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to recent advances in orthopaedics for practising surgeons and trainees Covers all anatomical regions Internationally recognised editor and author team Includes more than 100 clinical photographs, illustrations and tables

This book is a combination of recent advances in two major areas of orthopaedics: Bone tumours and Osteoarthritis. All chapters are contributed by well-known researchers and surgeons in Orthopaedics working across the globe. The book is divided into two major parts for clarity. All authors have contributed their original research, their experience in the field, and the recent advances that will keep the reader well informed and up to date in our understanding of bone tumours and osteoarthritis. This is a “must have” reference book for any medical library or an individual who is keen to update and have CME (continuous medical education) points added to their learning.

While joint replacements at the lower extremity, particularly at the hip and knee, are performed on a daily basis in most departments of Orthopaedics, with great clinical success and long longetivity of the implant, the indications are much less frequent at the upper limb. Basic research follows the same tendency: while there are numerous basic or clinical research projects devoted to the hip or knee, very scarce reports are published on upper extremity joint replacements.The aims of publishing this volume are to promote the exchange of ideas, and to forster collaborative investigations among clinicians, manufacturers, engineers and other basic scientists involved with the problems of replacement arthroplasty in upper extremity joints, from the finger to the shoulder. The specific aims are: (1) to summarize scientific knowledge in the area of upper extremity joint replacement; (2) to discuss currently unsolved clinical problems and potential solutions based on current scientific knowledge; (3) to review new prosthetic designs; and (4) to explore future directions of investigation.In the first section, general concepts of arthroplasty and of upper extremity reconstruction are presented. Ronald Linscheid presents a short history of finger joint replacement. Alain Potaznik and Franz Burny discuss the problems of friction, wear and biological responses after the implantation of artificial joint replacement. Laurie Faro presents the European legislation for medical devices, such as arthroplasties. Finally, Frédéric Schuind and Franz Burny review the indications and contraindications to upper extremity arthroplasty.The following sections discuss for each upper extremity joint the indications of joint replacement, including the most frequent diseases, the prostheses designed for that particular joint, the biomechanical evaluation after prosthetic implantation, and the early or long-term clinical results. We made a special effort to include at the end of each section some alternative procedures of reconstruction.We are convinced that this unique book fills an important gap in the medical literature.