Joint Preservation of the Knee

Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Division, Assistant Director, Cartilage Restoration Center, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USABrian J. Cole, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Section Head, Cartilage Restoration Center, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA

• Part I: The Knee Joint as an Organ.- Articular Cartilage: Structure and Restoration.- Meniscus: Biomechanics and Biology.- Coronal and Axial Alignment: The Effects of Malalignment.- The Role of Synovium and Synovial Fluid in Joint Hemostasis.- Defining Failure in Articular Cartilage Surgery.- Part II: Core Knee Joint Preservation Cases.- Incidental Cartilage Defect.- Small Cartilage Defect: Primary/Bone Loss.- Large Cartilage Defect: Primary/Bone Loss.- Osteochondritis Dessicans of the Knee.- Post-Meniscectomy Syndrome.- Chondral Defects of the Patella: Diagnosis and Management.- Bipolar Articular Chondral Lesions of the Knee.- Part III: Complex Knee Joint Preservation Cases.- Revision Cartilage Treatment.- Medial Meniscus Allograft Transplantation in the Setting of Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction.- Tibiofemoral Cartilage Defect with Malalignment.- Tibial Cartilage Defects.- Part IV: Review and Evidence.- Evidence-Based Treatment of Articular Cartilage Lesions in the Knee.- Emerging Techniques in Cartilage Restoration.

“The book is written for knee surgeons and those engaged in research on knee‐related topics, but also for residents, students, and other physicians caring for patients with knee disorders. The needs of the intended audience are well met. … It is an essential addition to the academic library frequented by individuals seeking information on this subject.” (Samuel J. Chmell, Doody's Book Reviews, May 31, 2019)