Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty - Hardcover

Richard D. Scott Chitranjan S. Ranawat James V. Bono

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0387223525 ISBN 13: 9780387223520

Publisher: Springer, 2005

Synopsis

Edited by two leading authorities in the field, this volume is a technique-oriented "how-to" guide to an increasingly performed procedure, corrective surgery for the failed total knee arthroplasty. With more than 350 illustrations – 60 in full color.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

James V. Bono, MD, and Richard D. Scott, MD, two leading authorities in the field, edited this invaluable how-to book on corrective surgery for failed total knee arthroplasty. The text has an in-depth, comprehensive approach geared for orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and residents. All fundamental aspects of revision total knee arthroplasty and its complications are covered. More than 350 illustrations–60 in full color–complement well-written explanations of general principles, surgical procedures, and special considerations. Top experts in orthopedics offer clinical pearls on topics such as diagnosis and evaluation, pre-op planning and component selection, surgical approach, revision technique, post-op complications, and salvage. Radiologists also detail the use of imaging for evaluation. Economics and reimbursement are addressed as well. Readers will find that this thorough and accurate book is an unprecedented guide that unravels the complexity of revision total knee arthroplasty.

Review:

From the reviews:

"This book edited by two prominent knee surgeons provides an update on revision knee anthroplasty, along 27 chapters written by a total of 42 contributors. ... To the interested surgeon, this book is a delight to read, and he will definitely find a number of technical hints for difficult situations he may encounter. ... every senior trainee and every surgeon involved in knee anthroplasty will find it of interest." (R. Lemaire, Acta Orthopaedica Belgica, Vol. 72 (1), 2006)

"A book which presents a contemporary and comprehensive review of revision knee anthroplasty. ... While there are several books on revision knee anthroplasty on the market, I would highly recommend this volume for its clarity of illustration, its choice of authors and the way in which they have applied their wide knowledge and expertise to the various topics. ... With increasing number of patients requiring revision knee surgery this type of book is to be highly valued." (G. S. E. Dowd, Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Vol. 87 (12), 2005)

"The revision surgery of knee prostheses became a considerable share of the activity of the orthopaedic surgeons ... . it is about a demanding and readily complex surgery requiring a solid experiment. ... The iconography, readily color, is superb. The bibliography is very complete, primarily anglosaxone. It is about an undeniable success." (Laurent Balabaud, European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Vol. 19, 2009)

About this edition

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0387223525
• ISBN 13: 9780387223520
• Binding: Hardcover