The Art of the Musculoskeletal Physical Exam

One of the few books on this topic available on the market. Focuses on orthopedic examinations. Describes the anatomy of the musculoskeletal system.

Bio-orthopaedics: A new approach

Offers a detailed introduction to the exciting field of orthobiology. Examines the role of a variety of innovative products and approaches. Explains how recent scientific progress has created opportunities for much-improved outcomes. Provides a global perspective.

The Patellofemoral Joint: A Case-Based Approach

Acute traumatic patellar dislocation has a higher recurrence rate after conservative treatment and more than half of the patients continue to have pain and fail to return to the pre-dislocation activities. Surgical treatment options include a wide range of procedures. In the current chapter we present a case of acute patellar dislocation, including imaging and diagnostic arthroscopy results with analysis of the pathoanatomy. Different surgical options are listed and the final definitive management is given.

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament: Reconstruction and Basic Science

Master the very latest clinical and technical information on the full range of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction techniques. Both inside the remarkably user-friendly printed version of this Expert Consult title and on its fully searchable web site, you’ll find detailed coverage of hamstring, allograft and bone-tendon-bone (BTB) ACL reconstruction (including single versus double bundle techniques), and hamstring graft harvesting; plus fixation devices, rehabilitation, revision ACLR surgery, and much more! […]

Sports Injuries

Capitolo: “Capsuloligamentous Knee Corners and Cruciate Ligament Functional Interdependence”, pp 1-15.

The anterior (ACL) and posterior (PCL) cruciate ligaments function in synergy with peripheral capsuloligamentous structures. This chapter discusses how peripheral capsuloligamentous dysfunction can change knee biomechanics, compromising native or reconstructed cruciate
ligament health, potentially leading to reconstruction or repair failure. These functional relationships also influence meniscus and articular cartilage health. […]

Sports Injuries – Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Rehabilitation

Capitolo: “Orthobiologic Cartilage Repair and Complex Computer-Assisted Joint Preservation”, pp 1-12.

Articular cartilage injury can be associated with great disability and functional decline. There have been advancements in cartilage repair techniques capable of restoring durable hyaline-like cartilage, even in cases of large or multiple lesions. Single-stage surgical treatments that minimize patient morbidity and provide socioeconomic benefit are ideal. Cartilage repair using a hyaluronic acid-based scaffold combined with bone marrow aspirate containing mesenchymal stem cells (HA-BMAC) has demonstrated successful long-term clinical outcomes for a wide range of patient ages, and when used to treat multiple large articular cartilage defects. […]

ESSKA Instructional Course Lecture Book

Capitolo: “Anatomy and Function of Articular Cartilage”, pp 43-53.

To properly understand articular cartilage, one must begin with a description of the composition and function of the tissue. Articular or hyaline cartilage is one of the three primary types of cartilage present in the human body. It is the most abundant cartilage, found on the ends of long bones and in synovial joints. Hyaline cartilage is a highly complex tissue organized in four stratified zones consisting of extracellular matrix, non-collagenous proteins, and chondrocytes. […]

ESSKA Instructional Course Lecture Book

Capitolo: “Biological Therapies in Orthopedics and Sports Medicine”, pp 227-253.

Nowadays there is a growing interest in clinical applications of Biologic therapies specially for Platelets rich plasma and stem cell therapies; in this chapter many of these applications will be listed from several experts that have extensive basic and clinical experience on its use to enhance healing in a varied number of injuries and pathological states.

Capitolo: “The Illustrative Marrow Stimulation Techniques for Cartilage Repair: The Microfracture Technique“, pp 97-103.

Cartilage lesions can occur as a result of an acute injury (i.e., chondral fracture from shear and/or compression forces) or following a repetitive microtrauma during sporting activities. Some studies have shown that the chondral lesions are present in approximately 60% of knee arthroscopies, usually coexisting with the other pathologies. One of the most common coexisting pathology is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, where the cartilage lesion acts as a source of a continuing pain and a gradual cartilage degeneration takes place.

Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle

Capitolo: “One-Stage Treatment for Osteochondral Lesion of the Talus”, pp 149-158.

Chondral lesions of the talus are usually caused by acute ankle sprain or a chronic ankle instability due to insufficiency of the passive lateral ankle stabilizers. In most of the patients, the lesion remains asymptomatic for a long period of time. Pain, the first clinical symptom of the lesions, usually starts when subchondral bone is affected by the repetitive microtrauma and the chondral lesion becomes an on osteochondral lesion. […]

Return to Play in Football

Capitolo: “The Role of Orthobiologics in Return to Play“, pp 273-282.

Bioactive proteins and growth factors are an integral component of healing processes and have the potential to affect metabolic cascades that impact tissue regeneration at all stages. These factors can be used in athletes for a wide variety of musculoskeletal injuries in the form of such biologics as platelet-rich plasma, or in conjunction with cellular therapies, to facilitate return to play. […]

Revision ACL Reconstruction

Capitolo: “How to Handle a Poorly Placed Femoral Tunnel“, pp 87-96.

Majority of primary anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) failures are caused by non-anatomically positioned femoral tunnels. They are predominantly anteriorly-proximally located by trans-tibial tunnel techniques for fear of posterior cortical blowout. For revision ACLR, it is important to avoid overlapping tunnels. […]