Main description:

This book presents the state of the art in controversies in orthopaedic surgery of the lower limb, i.e. of the hip, knee, and ankle, a treatment option that is becoming more and more frequent. Written by experts from leading institutions, it clarifies these controversies on the basis of real-world examples to provide readers with reliable insights.Each of the 3 sections discusses the most relevant controversies related to the joint specificities of hip, knee, and ankle - ranging from cemented vs. uncemented THR, through ACL reconstruction vs. repair, to the diverse treatment options for Achilles tendon rupture.

This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for all orthopaedic surgeons involved in the care of lower limb problems.

Contents:

I HIP.- 1 THR: cemented or uncemented?.- 2 Conventional THR or Hip Resurfacing?.- 3 Bilateral THA: 1-Stage or 2-Stage?.- 4 Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: core decompression or THA.- II KNEE.- 5 Cartilage injuries: therapeutic alternatives.- 6 Acute ACL injuries: reconstruction or repair?.- 7 ACL reconstruction: isolated or combined with an extra-articular procedure?.- 8 HTO: Closed wedge or open wedge?.- 9 HTO or UKA?.- 10 UKA or TKA?.- 11 Bilateral TKA: 1-Stage or 2-Stage?.- 12 TKA acute hematogenous infection: DAIR, single or two stage revision.- 13 Femoral periprosthetic fractures: plate fixation, IM nailing or endoprosthetic replacement?.- III ANKLE.- 14 Arthrodesis or TAR?.- 15 Achilles ruptures: nonoperative treatment, open repair or percutaneous repair?