Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction A Practical Surgical Guide /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Siebold, Rainer (Editor), Dejour, David (Editor), Zaffagnini, Stefano (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2014.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Orthopedics.; Medicine & Public Health.; Surgical Orthopedics.
• Physical Description: XII, 505 p. 391 illus., 333 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783642453496

This practical and instructional guidebook, written by international experts in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, covers all challenging aspects of ACL rupture in the acute and chronic setting. It covers the latest, spectacular anatomical findings, treatment of partial ACL tears, various techniques for single- and double-bundle ACL reconstruction, and complex ACL revision surgery. Important surgical steps are clearly described with the help of instructive, high-quality photographs. Important tips, tricks, and pitfalls are highlighted and intra- and postoperative complications, rehabilitation, and prevention of re-rupture are discussed. All authors are prominent and experienced ACL surgeons.