Introduction After injury, patients are faced with an overwhelming amount of unfamiliar experiences and information. At a basic level, injury and surgery force people into a recovery process foreign to most. Pain, weakness, loss of mobility and overall decreased function…
Introduction The postoperative management of patients with complex knee surgery is an essential part of the overall treatment of these patients. Ensuring a well-planned postoperative process can ensure the best surgical outcomes and minimise postoperative complications. The following chapter will…
Introduction The operating room (OR) is a dynamic environment characterised by multilayered social interactions, unpredictability, low tolerance for mistakes and high expectations. The orthopaedic OR is exceptionally dynamic, with operations on patients of all ages from neck to toe with…
Introduction The cases of patients suffering from complex knee injuries vary in complexity and severity. These patients may have isolated lower extremity injuries or can present with more complex injury patterns involving multiple organ systems. This dichotomy presents challenges to…
Introduction In addition to common knee pathologies which present to a sports medicine practice, there are other relatively uncommon pathologies which rely on one’s physical examination skills and knowledge of anatomy to correctly diagnose and treat. This chapter reviews some…
Introduction Knee injuries in children and adolescents are common. , There has been a significant increase in sport participation among young athletes in recent years, and overuse and traumatic injuries about the knee in young patients often prompt medial evaluation.…
Introduction Arthrofibrosis of the knee is a significant complication after intraarticular injury, including trauma, infection, surgical repair or reconstruction and knee arthroplasty. Arthrofibrosis leads to contracture of the joint, limiting joint mobility and substantially increasing functional impairment and joint pain.…
Epidemiology Quadriceps tendon tears are a common cause of disruption of the extensor mechanism about the knee. Quadriceps tendon tears occur more often than patellar tendon tears but less often than patella fractures. Quadriceps tendon injuries occur most commonly in…
Pathological Conditions of the Patellar Tendon Acute Tears of the Patellar Tendon Anatomy The patellar tendon is part of the extensor mechanism of the knee that includes the quadriceps muscle, quadriceps tendon, patella, patellar tendon and tibial tubercle (TT). The…
Introduction Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a complex condition with multiple contributing factors. There is increasing evidence to suggest that one of the most important factors causing PFI is the presence of trochlear dysplasia (TD). , Although TD is present in…