Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction A Practical Surgical Guide [Hardcover]

This practical and instructional guidebook, written by international experts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, covers all challenging aspects of ACL rupture in the acute and chronic setting. It covers the latest, spectacular anatomical findings, treatment of partial ACL tears, various techniques for single- and double-bundle ACL reconstruction, and complex ACL revision surgery. Important surgical steps are clearly described with the help of instructive, high-quality photographs. Important tips, tricks, and pitfalls are highlighted and intra- and postoperative complications, rehabilitation, and prevention of re-rupture are discussed. All authors are prominent and experienced ACL surgeons.

Written by surgeons for surgeons, this instructional guide deals with all the key procedures, and includes explanatory photographs, clear descriptions, and a host of useful tips on methodology as well as how to deal with complications that may arise.

Partial ACL tear.- Complete ACL tear  General considerations.- Anatomical Single bundle ACL reconstruction.- Double bundle ACL reconstruction.- Indications for Single- or double bundle ACL reconstruction.- Extra-articular Plasty.- ACL reconstruction with open physis.- One-Stage-Revision ACL.- Two-Stage-Revision ACL.- ACL + OSTEOTOMY.- Intraoperative complications.- Postoperative complications.- Rehabilitation & Return to Sports.- Prevention of ACL tear & rerupture.

From the book reviews:

The stated goal is to present a practical surgical guide, which this book nicely accomplishes. & Clearly the target audience is orthopedic surgeons as well as residents and fellows in training who will do ACL reconstructions. It will be of special value to orthopedic sports surgeons who already perform a lot of ACL surgeries. & This is a decidedly unique and wonderful addition to the literature. (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doodys Book Reviews, September, 2014)Rainer SieblCU