Meniscus

• Basic Science.- Ontogeny-Phylogeny.- Anatomy.- Histology-Ultrastructure-Biology.- Biomechanics.- Synthesis.- Meniscal Lesions: Classification.- Traumatic Lesions: Stable Knee, ACL Knee.- Degenerative Lesions-Meniscal Cyst.- Meniscus and Osteoarthritis.- Synthesis.- Preoperative Clinical Examination and Imaging.- Clinical Examination: Standard X-Rays.- MRI, MR-arthrography and CT-arthrography.- Bone Scan.- Synthesis.- Technique.- Meniscectomy: Medial-Lateral.- Meniscal Repair: Biomechanics.- Meniscal Repair: Technique.- Meniscal Repair: Enhancement of Healing Process.- Meniscal Cysts.- Rehabilitation.- Synthesis.- Postoperative Evaluation.- Functional and Objective Scores. Quality of Life.- Postoperative Imaging: X-Rays, Arthro CT, Arthro MRI.- Results.- Meniscectomy: Global Results-Complications.- Meniscal Repair: Intra- and Postoperative Complications.- Meniscal Repair: Results.- Indications: Adults.- Traumatic Meniscal Lesions in a Stable Knee: Masterly Neglect, Meniscectomy, Repair.- Traumatic Lesions, ACL Knee: Masterly Neglect, Meniscectomy, Repair.- Degenerative Meniscal Lesions in a Stable Knee.- Lavage, Debridement, and Osteoarthritis.- Synthesis.- Meniscal Lesions in Children.- Classification: Discoid Meniscus, Traumatic Lesions.- Discoid Meniscus: Histology.- Technique of Meniscoplasty and Meniscal Repair in Children.- Meniscus Lesions in Children-Indications and Results.- Synthesis.- Post-meniscectomized Knee.- Postoperative Osteonecrosis of the Condyle: Diagnosis and Management.- Management of Early and Late Failure of Lateral Meniscus.- Synthesis.- Meniscal reconstruction- Allograft.- Basic Science.- Organization: Type of Grafts, Conservation, Regulation.- Meniscal Allograft: French Organization.- Open Technique.- Arthroscopic Technique Without Plugs.- Arthroscopic Technique with Bone Plugs.- Results and Indications.- Meniscal Reconstruction – Substitutes.- Menaflex (TM) Collagen Meniscus Implant: Basic Science.- Collagen Meniscus Implant: Technique and Results.- Actifit, Polyurethane meniscus implant: basic science.- Polyurethane Meniscus Implant: Technique.- Synthesis.- The Future.- The Future.- Conclusion.- General Conclusion.

From the reviews: "The editors have done something no one else has done - created one of the most comprehensive treatises on meniscus injuries ever compiled. ... This is a wonderful reference that will be of particular value for non-European surgeons ... . great value to residents and fellows in training as well as researchers performing cutting-edge research on meniscus pathologies. ... should be part of every organizational orthopedic library and will be a welcome read for any orthopedic surgeons who perform meniscal surgery. I strongly recommend it." (Mark R. Hutchinson, Doody's Review Service, September, 2010)