Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries, 1st Edition
The ultimate resource for sports medicine conditions involving the knee Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries is; an up-to-date reference that provides practical tools to examine understand and comprehensively treat sports medicine conditions in this challenging area. Using a sound logic of anatomy biomechanics lab testing human testing and outcomes analysis editors Robert F. LaPrade and Jorge Chahla offer a single comprehensive resource for evidence-based guidance on knee pathology. This unique title compiles the knowledge and expertise of world-renowned surgeons and is ideal for sports medicine surgeons primary care physicians and anyone who manages and treats patients with sports-related knee injuries.
Key Features
- Uses a step-by-step, evidence-based approach to cover biomechanically validated surgical techniques and postoperative rehabilitation, enabling surgeons and physicians to more comprehensively treat sports medicine knee injuries.
- Covers the basic anatomy and biomechanics of the knee alongside more advanced objective diagnostic approaches and easy-to-follow treatment algorithms.
- Provides an easy-to-understand review of pathology with clear, concise text and high-quality illustrations.
- Demonstrates the importance and function of the ligaments and meniscus with exquisite anatomical illustrations and numerous biomechanical videos.
- Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.
Author Information
Edited by Robert F. LaPrade, MD, PhD and Jorge Chahla, MD, PhD, e’s an Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He’s a team physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and the Chicago Fire (MLS).
