In today's world of orthopedic surgery, the adult knee is the area most frequently operated on, with total knee replacements being the second most commonly performed procedure, directly behind knee arthroscopy. "Essentials in Total Knee Arthroplasty" is a brand new text with the most concise information describing the basics of this common surgery.Dr. Parvizi has created a colorful text that contains a unique look into the world of total knee arthroplasty, including an in-depth history of the procedure and provides strategies to treat, as well as prevent complications.Features include: colorful, visual, and descriptive text; in-depth material covering total knee arthroplasty; user-friendly and 'easy to read'; charts and tables; and, bulleted text format.Inside you will find information on: History of Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA); Surgical Approaches to Total Knee Arthroplasty; Implant Selection and Fixation; Controversies in Total Knee Arthroplasty; and, Surgical and Non-Surgical Alternatives." Essentials in Total Knee Arthroplasty" is the essential 'go-to' book for residents, fellows, physical therapists, students and junior attending involved with all matters related to total knee arthroplasty.

Preface
Foreword by Richard H. Rothman, MD, PhD
Chapter 1: Applied Anatomy of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Arjun Saxena, MD; Sarah Lombardo, MD; and Javad Parvizi, MD
Chapter 2: Knee Biomechanics and Biomaterials
Nitin Goyal, MD and William Hozack, MD
Chapter 3: Arthritides
Bruce Hopper, MD
Chapter 4: Nonsurgical Alternatives/Conservative Management
Peter C. Vitanzo Jr, MD and Barry E. Kenneally, MD
Chapter 5: Surgical Alternatives to Total Knee Arthroplasty
Hany Bedair, MD and David Backstein, MD, MEd, FRCSC
Chapter 6: The History of Modern Total Knee Arthroplasty
Jennifer K. Bow, MD, FRCSC and Javad Parvizi, MD
Chapter 7: Indications for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Harvey E. Smith, MD and Craig J. Della Valle, MD
Chapter 8: Preoperative Patient Evaluation for Total Knee Arthroplasty
Benjamin Bender, MD; Ashok L. Gowda, BS; and Javad Parvizi, MD
Chapter 9: Surgical Approaches to Total Knee Arthroplasty
Gregg R. Klein, MD and Mark A. Hartzband, MD
Chapter 10: Operating Room Set-Up
Manny Porat, MD and William Hozack, MD
Chapter 11: Surgical Principles of Total Knee Arthroplasty
Gregory K. Deirmengian, MD and Carl A. Deirmengian, MD
Chapter 12: Avoiding and Overcoming Your Nightmares
Michael R. Pagnotto, MD and Brian A. Klatt, MD
Chapter 13: Postoperative Analgesia Options for the Total Knee Arthroplasty Patient
Eric Schwenk, MD; Kishor Gandhi, MD MPH; and Eugene R. Viscusi, MD
Chapter 14: Controversies in Total Knee Arthroplasty
James J. Purtill, MD and Khalid A. Azzam, MD
Chapter 15: Early Failure in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty
William V. Arnold, MD, PhD
Chapter 16: Mechanisms of Failure in Total Knee Arthroplasty Peter F. Sharkey, MD and Omar Abdul-Hadi, MD Chapter 17: Patella Fracture Following Total Knee Arthroplasty Alvin Ong, MD Chapter 18: Periprosthetic Fractures in Total Knee Arthroplasty Garen Daxton Steele, MD and Brian A. Klatt, MD Chapter 19: Total Knee Infection Michael Williamson, MD and Javad Parvizi, MD Chapter 20: Aseptic Loosening Zachary Post, MD Chapter 21: Complex Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Benjamin Bender, MD; Luis Pulido, MD; and Javad Parvizi, MD Chapter 22: Total Knee Arthroplasty Revision Matthew S. Austin, MD and Eric L. Grossman, MD Chapter 23: Total Knee Arthroplasty Rehabilitation Catherine J. Fedorka, MD; Katie O'Shea, PT, DPT, MBA; Kristen Vogl, PT, DPT; and Kristen Huber, PT, MSPT
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