Cartilage Injury of the Knee

State-of-the-Art Treatment and Controversies



Verlag Springer International Publishing
herausgegeben von Leela C. Biant , João Espregueira-Mendes , Alberto Gobbi , Andreas Gomoll , Aaron J. Krych , Norimasa Nakamura
Auflage 1st ed. 2021
Maße 25,4 cm x 17,8 cm
Sprache Sprache des Textes: Englisch
Erscheinungsdatum 01.09.2021
Typ Hardcover
Seiten 345

Hardcover


ISBN 978-3-030-78050-0

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Beschreibung


Cartilage injuries of the knee are common, and diagnosis and treatment options have continued to evolve.  This book focuses on current non-operative and surgical treatment strategies for articular cartilage injuries, highlighting the controversies and different approaches from an international perspective.  

This book includes information on the basic science of cartilage structure and function, expert perspectives on imaging and diagnosing, as well as work-up of athletes and patients presenting with acute or chronic cartilage injury. It also provides an evidence base for current cutting-edge cartilage repair and restoration.

Written by leading experts in the field, the book, published in collaboration with ISAKOS and ICRS, is vital reading for orthopaedic and sports medicine surgeons, fellows and residents.  It is also of interest to sports trainers, physiotherapists, medical students, postgraduate students, and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists.