Technique of Total Knee Arthroplasty

In 1990, Dr. KennethKrackowwroteThe Technique of Total Knee Arthroplastyto teach the basics of TKA for end-stage arthritis-everything from nonsurgical to surgical intervention and postoperative rehabilitation. Nowcompletely revised for a new generation of surgeons, the 2nd Edition of this classic text continues its original goal of helping advanced practitioners acquire more knowledge and skill in primary and revision total knee arthroplasty. This fully updated volume, revised by Dr.Krackowand his former fellows Drs. William M. Mihalko and Michael A. Mont,keeps you current with major changes and advances in field, including patient optimization, outpatient procedures, robotics and new technology, difficult decisions during surgery, and more. Offerscomprehensive and expert coverageof both inpatient and outpatient primary TKA, now fully revised withnew chapterson Patient Considerations, Modifications, Optimizing the Important Comorbidities, TKA Balancing, and more. Addresseskey issues of patient optimizationsuch as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and peripheral vascular disease. Providesevidence for TKA outcomes and complications: "What do I tell my patient? Focuses on thelatest and best techniques and surgical approaches, including computer and robotic assisted surgery, uncemented TKA, assessing and planning for the difficult TKA, outpatient TKA considerations, and preventing readmissions post-surgery. Discusseshow to handle all deformity aspects of the lower extremity, bone defects, and ligamentous insufficiency during surgery. Includesnumerousillustrations, line art, radiographs, and clinical photos for optimal visualization of each procedure. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.Your enhanced eBook allows you to accessall ofthe text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.