Primary Knee Arthroplasty
Contributors: U.K. Munzinger (Editor); J.G. Boldt (Editor); P.A. Keblish (Editor)
Edition: 1 edition
Publisher: Springer
Published: July 27, 2004
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 292
ISBN-13: 9783540430650
Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; Medical / Nursing; Arthroplasty, Replacement, Kne; Total knee replacement; Medical; Surgery - General; Orthopedics; Medical / Orthopedics; Arthroplasty; Knee; Surgery
First sentence: The knee is the major joint most commonly affected by osteoarthritis.
Description: Focuses on basic science, personal surgical experience, clinical functional and radiographic outcomes of primary TKA with special focus on challenging knees such as severe varus and valgus deformities with associated bone defects, fixed flexion deformities, soft tissue contractures, and arthrodesed knees. The issue of patella treatment with or without resurfacing is addressed intensively. This book will be useful for practicing knee replacement surgeons, orthopaedic surgeons in training, orthopeadic nurses, and physiotherapists with a special interest in knee arthroplasy.