Articular Cartilage Lesions: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Treatment

Brian J. Cole, M. Mike Malek

Springer Science & Business Media, Apr 8, 2004 - Medical - 336 pages

Drs. Cole and Malek, recognized leaders in the field, wrote this cutting-edge text to fill the void in the literature regarding the management of articular cartilage disease and meniscal deficiency. The book enables orthopedic surgeons to develop an evidence-based decision-making framework that guides the management of articular cartilage lesions. Carefully chosen contributors provide readers with a practical background in articular lesions, patient assessment, and management strategies. Subsequent chapters address the gamut of current surgical techniques, from arthroscopy and debridement to unicondylar arthroplasty, in a step-by-step manner. More than 500 detailed illustrations, many in color, help readers understand and master treatments. Case studies, which include preoperative planning and postoperative outcomes, reinforce the decision-making process. Nearly every permutation and treatment option is covered, making this text a prime resource for surgeons committed to exercising sound judgement.

Contents

• Basic Science: 3
• Patient Evaluation: 13
• Nonoperative Treatment: 23
• Cartilage Injury Overview and Treatment Algorithm: 35
• Radiofrequency Energy for Cartilage Treatment: 47
• Surgical Techniques: 57
• Arthroscopic Debridement of the Degenerative Knee: 59
• Bone Marrow Stimulation Techniques Microfracture Drilling and Abrasion: 63
• Osteochondral Autograft Replacement: 73
• Osteochondral Allograft Transplantation: 82
• Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation for Focal Chondral Lesions: 95
• Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation in the Osteoarthritic Knee: 105
• Osteochondritis Dissecans Current Treatment Options: 119
• Meniscal Transplantation: 140
• Realignment of the Femur and Tibia: 152
• Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint: 170
• Emerging Technologies in Cartilage Repair: 177
• Unicondylar Arthroplasty: 183
• Case Studies: 193
• Index: 321

Bibliographic information

• Title: Articular Cartilage Lesions: A Practical Guide to Assessment and Treatment
• Editors: Brian J. Cole, M. Mike Malek
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media, 2004
• ISBN: 0387955402, 9780387955407
• Length: 336 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Clinical Medicine; Medical / Emergency Medicine; Medical / Orthopedics; Medical / Sports Medicine; Medical / Surgery / General; Medical / Surgery / Orthopedic