Description

Posterolateral Knee Injuries: Anatomy, Evaluation, and Treatment covers the complex anatomy of the posterolateral knee, the varied examination techniques, surgical and nonsurgical treatments, and therapeutic and rehabilitative exercises available to manage conditions of the posterolateral knee.

This book discusses the multi-pronged approaches used to manage posterolateral ligament tears, posterolateral rotatory instability, combined ligament injuries, injuries causing abnormal knee movement, and much more. Comprehensive coverage of clinically relevant biomechanics and the correlation of pertinent exams needed for diagnosis helps the reader develop a firm understanding of the relationship between instability abnormalities and posterolateral knee injuries.

Highlights:

• A review of anatomical nomenclature clarifies structures which are often confused
• More than 150 illustrations call attention to key issues and clearly delineate anatomical concepts
• Thorough discussion of imaging and diagnostic tests
• Step-by-step descriptions of treatments of acute injury
• Guidance on examination techniques for patients with concurrent ligament injuries in the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, and/or posterior cruciate ligament, in either acute or chronic situations
• Complete review of workup for chronic injury patients requiring either an osteotomy and/or a reconstruction

Here is an essential reference for all orthopedic surgeons, sports medicine specialists, and fellows in these specialties working with patients with acute and chronic knee injuries and related pathology.

The book is highly recommended to anyone involved in the medical evaluation and management of knee injuries. Rehabilitation specialists will find this book particularly valuable in the identification and evaluation of knee injuries and for clarifying the many different terms, structures, and tests used in the literature. Of the many positives with this text, most noteworthy is the thoroughness with which the topics are covered. ..This book should be a reference for your next encounter with a patient with posterolateral corner knee injury. The chapters covering the historical perspectives and the chapter on the evaluation techniques are must-reads for anyone involved in the primary evaluation of knee injuries. This text provides a comprehensive, detailed summary of what we know to date about the posterolateral corner of the knee in a way that only a single-topic, dedicated text can. The author shares his vast understanding of the topic at a level of detail unavailable elsewhere. Overall, the text is well referenced, science based, and reflects the current practice standards. Those involved in the care of knee injuries both acutely and postacutely will benefit from the information presented in this text.--Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy