Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction

by Fu, Freddie; Cohen, Steven

• ISBN13: 9781556428135
• ISBN10: 1556428138
• Edition: CD
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-10
• Publisher: Slack Incorporated

Summary

From evaluation to outcome,Current Concepts in ACL Reconstructionwill help you keep pace with the latest techniques for the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. This text provides the most complete and up-to-date information for the surgical reconstruction of a torn ACL including details about the newer double-bundle procedure. Both American and international perspectives on the treatment of ACL injuries are included to provide the most comprehensive review on the market today. Inside this richly illustrated text, Drs. Freddie H. Fu and Steven B. Cohen along with contributions from the worldrs"s most experienced knee surgeons review the basic science, kinematic, imaging, and injury patterns surrounding the ACL. Surgical concepts, various techniques for reconstruction, and diverse opinions on approaching the ACL are also included.Current Concepts in ACL Reconstructionexplains the anatomical basis in order to provide the most current surgical principles to ensure the patient receives the best surgical outcomes. To reflect recent advancements in ACL treatment, the emerging double-bundle technique is comprehensively covered. The differences between the single- and double-bundle techniques are discussed with perspectives from leading international experts in double-bundle reconstruction. An accompanying video CD-ROM demonstrates the various procedures mentioned throughout the text. In addition, several of the worldrs"s most experienced surgeons provide their perspective from what they have learned by performing ACL surgery for over 25 years, along with their insight into the future treatment of ACL injuries. What you will want to learn more about: bull; Differences between single- and double-bundle reconstruction techniques bull; Outcomes of single- and double-bundle reconstruction bull; Pediatric ACL reconstruction bull; Gender differences in ACL injury bull; Radiographic imaging bull; Computer navigation assistance for ACL reconstruction bull; Injury patterns of the ACL bull; Graft choices in ACL surgery bull; Revision ACL surgery bull; Postoperative rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction bull; Outcome measures to assess success after surgery Current Concepts in ACL Reconstructionanswers the need for a comprehensive information source on the treatment of ACL injuries. Orthopedic residents and surgeons will be prepared with this thorough review of ACL reconstruction by their side.

Author Biography

Freddie H. Fu, MD, D.Sci(Hon), DPs(Hon) is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in Sports Medicine. He is the David Silver Professor and Chairman of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He also serves as Adjunct Professor in the University’s School of Health and Rehabilitation Science. Dr. Fu is also the Head Team Physician for the Athletic Department. Dr. Fu’s major research interest lies in clinical outcome as well as biology and biomechanics of the knee in sports-related injuries. He has served as principal investigator or coinvestigator on dozens of orthopedic research projects, many of them studying the treatment of ACL injuries. Currently, Dr. Fu is interested in the clinical outcome and basic science research of Anatomic Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction, a surgical procedure which more closely restores the normal anatomy of the ACL and normal function of the knee, compared to single bundle ACL reconstruction. Dr. Fu is the editor of 26 orthopedic textbooks, author of more than 80 book chapters on the management of sports injuries, and has contributed to over 200 peer reviewed research publications. He also serves on the editorial boards of many orthopaedic journals, including American Journal of Sports Medicine, American Journal of Knee Surgery, Journal of Orthopaedic Techniques, Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics, Orthopedic Technology Review, European Journal of Trauma, and the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine. In addition, he has given more than 600 national and international presentations throughout the years. Steven B. Cohen, MD is a Sports Medicine specialist at the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He specializes in operative management of the knee, shoulder, and elbow. He completed his residency at the University of Virginia Health Center in Charlottesville, VA and Sports Medicine Fellowship was at the University of Pittsburgh Center for Sports Medicine. He is currently an assistant team physician for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Joseph’s University. He serves as an Assistant Professor at the Thomas Jefferson University and the Director of Sports Medicine Research at the Rothman Institute. Dr. Cohen is the editor of 1 orthopedic textbook, associate editor of the Textbook of Arthroscopy, author of 12 book chapters on the management of sports injuries, has contributed to 22 peer reviewed research publications, and has been a part of 45 national and international research presentations. He also serves as a reviewer for the Journal of Arthroscopy.

Table of Contents

The History of the Cruciate Ligaments

Anatomy of the ACL

Basic Science/Biology

ACL Reconstruction Biomechanics

ACL Kinematics

New Advances in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the ACL-Injured Knee

Rupture Pattern and Injury Mechanism

Gender Differences in ACL Injury

ACL Reconstruction in the Skeletally Immature Patient

Graft Choices

Arthroscopy Portals for ACL Reconstruction

Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Allograft

Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Autograft

Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Hamstring Autograft

Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Medial Portal

Outcomes of Single-Bundle ACL Reconstruction

Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Japan

Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: France

Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: Italy

Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction Technique: USA

Outcomes of Double-Bundle ACL Reconstruction

Revision ACL Reconstruction

Principles of Soft Tissue Navigation for ACL Reconstruction

Computer Navigation ACL Reconstruction

Rehabilitation Following ACL Reconstruction

Outcome Measures for ACL Reconstruction

What We Have Learned and the Future of ACL Reconstruction

Index

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