02710nam 2200481Ia 450 991043813300332120200520144314.088-470-5298-X10.1007/978-88-470-5298-7(OCoLC)847970038(MiFhGG)GVRL6WCJ(CKB)2560000000105245(MiAaPQ)EBC1317329(EXLCZ)99256000000010524520130424d2013 uy 0engurun|---uuuuatxtccrTraumatic injuries of the knee /E. Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan, editor1st ed. 2013.Milan Springer20131 online resource (viii, 119 pages) illustrations (some color)Gale eBooksDescription based upon print version of record.88-470-5297-1 Includes bibliographical references and index.1 Distal femural fractures -- 2 Tibial plateau fractures -- 3 Patellar fractures -- 4 Patellar dislocations and osteochondral fractures -- 5 Traumatic knee dislocation -- 6 Floating knee -- 7 Non-union and malunion around the knee -- 8 Knee extensor mechanism injuries -- 9 Meniscus tears -- 10 Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries -- 11 Runner’s knee and patellar tendinopathy.This 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.KneeWounds and injuriesKneeAbnormalitiesKneeWounds and injuries.KneeAbnormalities.617.582044Rodriguez-Merchan E. C912313MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910438133003321Traumatic injuries of the knee4202258UNINA