Total knee arthroplasty

One of the world's leading authorities on knee arthroplasty--Dr. Richard D. Scott--gives you the benefit of his 30 years of clinical and research experience in this practical easy-to-use guide to total knee arthroplasty. Each chapter walks you through a different, self-contained presentation on a significant clinical challenge in knee replacement and features outstanding clinical photographs, drawings, and abundant summary tables. On the included DVD, Dr. Scott's commentary guides you through video clips illustrating key techniques for both standard and complex knee replacements. Single author brings a consistent, unified approach. Addresses topics of interest to surgeons of all levels of experience. User-friendly index allows easy access to the information you're looking for. Hundreds of detailed, full-color illustrations make reference simple. Key techniques demonstrated on a bonus DVD-ROM with video clips from Dr. Scott's personal collection.

1. The evolution of TKA in Boston -- 2. Posterior cruciate retaining vs substituting TKA -- 3. Mobile vs. fixed-bearing TKA -- 4. Primary TKA surgical technique -- 5. Correcting the varus knee -- 6. Correcting the valgus knee -- 7. Patello-femoral problems in TKA -- 8. Stiffness before and after TKA -- 9. Flexion contracture in TKA -- 10. TKA post osteotomy -- 11. TKA in Rheumatoid Arthritis -- 12. Bone stock deficiency in TKA -- 13. Bilateral simultaneous TKA -- 14. Sepsis in TKA -- 15. Staying and getting out of trouble during TKA -- 16. Re-operation after TKA -- 17. UKA -- 18. UKA surgical technique -- 19. Frequently asked question concerning TKA -- 20. Peri-operative management: rehabilitation, anti-coagulation.