Rodriguez-Merchan E. Carlos (ed.) Traumatic Injuries of the Knee

Springer, 2013. — 352 p. — ISBN: 978-88-470-5298-7This book reviews the most important traumatic injuries that occur around the knee joint, providing detailed information on mechanisms of injury, diagnosis, and treatment. A wide range of injuries are covered, including jumper’s knee, meniscus tears, knee ligament injuries, knee extensor mechanism injuries, and the floating knee. Dislocations of the knee and patella are carefully considered. Osteochondral fractures and fractures of the distal femur and tibial plateau are discussed in individual chapters that provide clear guidance on treatment. The book closes by reviewing the management of malunion and non-union about the knee. The authors are acknowledged experts in the field and have taken care to ensure that all information is completely up to date. This well-illustrated and instructive book will be of value to orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and others who work with patients with traumatic knee injuries.Distal Femoral Fractures
Tibial Plateau Fractures
Patellar Fractures
Patellar Dislocations and Osteochondral Fractures
Traumatic Knee Dislocation
Floating Knee
Nonunion and Malunion Around the Knee
Knee Extensor Mechanism Injuries
Meniscus Tears
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Runner’s Knee and Patellar Tendinopathy