The Menisci : A Comprehensive Review of their Anatomy, Biomechanical Function and Surgical Treatment

This book is a comprehensive journey through the pathogenesis and treatment of meniscal pathology. It details the elements that are necessary to properly understand, diagnose, and treat meniscal tears, ranging from vertical tears to radial tears and root avulsions. Treatment techniques are thoroughl...

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Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors LaPrade, Robert F. (Editor), Arendt, Elizabeth A. (Editor), Getgood, Alan (Editor), Faucett, Scott C. (Editor)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
Subjects
Medicine.
Orthopedics.
Rehabilitation.
Sports medicine.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783662537923
DOI10.1007/978-3-662-53792-3
Physical DescriptionVIII, 198 p. 104 illus., 88 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Meniscal anatomy and vascular supply
  • Biomechanical function of the menisci
  • Classification of meniscal tears
  • Meniscectomy-updates on techniques and outcomes
  • Meniscal root tears - a missed epidemic: how should they be treated?- Meniscal ramp lesions-diagnosis and treatment strategies
  • Peripheral meniscal tears - how to diagnose and repair
  • Radial meniscal tears - updates on repair techniques and outcomes
  • All-inside meniscal repair - updates on techniques
  • Step by step surgical approaches for meniscal repairs
  • The role of alignment in meniscal tears and the role of osteotomy
  • Outside-in meniscal repair techniques and outcomes
  • Biologic augmentation of meniscal repairs
  • Meniscal repair outcomes-isolated versus combined with other procedures
  • Treatment of meniscus degeneration and meniscal cysts
  • Discoid Menisci and their treatment
  • Updates and outcomes on meniscal transplants
  • Conclusions and future directions.

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