Controversies in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Lower Limb

Download or read book Controversies in Orthopaedic Surgery of the Lower Limb written by E. Carlos Rodríguez-Merchán and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-20 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.