Evidence-Based Management of Complex Knee Injuries

Dr. Jorge Chahla is an Orthopedic Surgeon who specializes in the treatment of complex knee, hip, and other sports-related injuries. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Rush University Medical Center and serves as the Director of Biomechanical Research and of the International Fellowship Program. He is a Team Physician for the Chicago White Sox (MLB), the Chicago Bulls (NBA), and the Chicago Fire (MLS). Dr. Chahla completed several fellowships at the top programs in the United States. He is internationally recognized for his contributions to the field of sports medicine injuries through minimally invasive techniques as well as for being a pioneer in novel biological treatments. Dr. Chahla has a strong focus on joint preservation procedures and cartilage restoration techniques with more than 500 publications in prestigious scientific journals, over 50 book chapters, 8 edited books, and he presents his research both nationally and internationally at orthopedic conferences and meetings every year.

• Comprehensive Clinical Examination Geeslin, Andrew / John Feagin Imaging of the Knee Joint Radiographic Evaluation of the knee Joint - Brett FrischMagnetic Resonance Imaging of the Knee: Conventional and Novel Techniques - Hollis PotterComputed Tomography: Indications and Significance - Tim, Spalding Mechanical Malalignment of the Knee Joint: How and When to Address - GetgoodLigamentous Pathology (Anatomy, Biomechanics, Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions) Anterior Cruciate Ligament - Freddie Fu / MusahlPosterior Cruciate Ligament - ChahlasMCL and the Posteromedial Corner - LindPosterolateral Corner of the Knee - LaPradeAnterolateral Ligament and the Anterolateral Corner - Sonnery CotetMultiligament Injuries - Moatshe / Engebretsen Meniscal Pathology Meniscus Anatomy - SpaldingMeniscus Biomechanics - LevyMeniscal Tears - Meniscectomy vs Repair - FaucettMeniscal Root Tears - KrychMeniscal Radial Tears - Pujol, NicholasMeniscal Ramp Lesions - DePhilippoMeniscus Deficiency and Meniscal Transplants - VerdonkSynthetic Meniscal Substitutes - Rodeo Cartilage and Subchondral Bone Pathology Articular Cartilage: Micro and Macrostructure. Biology and Clinical Implications - LattermanFocal Chondral Injuries - Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques [OCA, OATS, Scaffolds and Cellular Techniques], Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Brian ColeOCD Injuries in the Paediatric and Adult Population - MacalenaOsteoarthritis - How to Manage the Active Patient with Osteoarthritis - Biological Approaches - MandelbaumAvascular Necrosis - Aetiology, Types and Treatment - Gomoll Patellofemoral Disorders Anatomy and Biomechanics - Liza ArendtTreatment Algorithm - A la Carte - DejourDistal Realignment of the Patellofemoral Joint - FulkersonRotational Pathology of the Knee - TeitgeLateral Patellar Dislocations: Diagnosis, Treatment Algorithm, Conservative Approaches, Surgical Techniques, Outcomes, Rehabilitation, Future Directions - Yanke Medial Patellar Dislocations: Primary and Iatrogenic - Jack FarrSulcus and Deepening Trochleoplasty - Strauss Extensor Mechanism Disorders Patellar Tendon Injury - Gelber PabloQuadriceps Tendon Injury - Godin Knee Arthrofibrosis - How to Prevent and How to Treat? - Bhatia SanjeevPediatric Knee - ACL, Meniscus, and Cartilage Pathology - KocherMiscellaneous Complex Knee Pathologies: Snapping hamstring tendons, patella baja, fabella syndrome, common peroneal nerve neuritis, proximal tibiofibular joint instability, lateral facetectomies, notchplasty.- RaynorIntraoperative Management - Local, Spinal or General Anesthesia Tourniquet, Tranexamic Acid, Blood Loss and Fluid management - DragooPreparing the surgical team-how to ensure a quick and efficient surgical procedure - LaPradePostoperative Management -Willimon Pain Management after Soft Tissue / Bony ProceduresThromboprophylaxisWound Management Postoperative Rehabilitation Concepts-O'Brien

"This is an amazing offering from Dr. LaPrade that represents a career's worth of work in a very efficient book. Dr. LaPrade is the most quoted researcher and clinician on complex knee injuries over the past 25 years. This book provides easy access to the expertise of Dr. LaPrade and Dr. Chahla to anyone who simply opens its pages. A must buy for anyone performing complex knee surgery." -© Doody's Review Service, 2021, Mark R. Hutchinson, MD (University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine) Doody's Score: 90 - 4 Stars!