| This book provides detailed information on functional anatomy, physical examination, and clinical radiology of the knee with a view to enabling the clinician to identify the most suitable treatment approach to different knee joint pathologies. In addition, the arthroscopic treatment techniques most frequently employed in patients with these conditions are described, with presentation of numerous arthroscopic images detailing characteristic findings.
Knee joint pathologies today represent a significant challenge owing to the complexity of the injuries suffered, rising activity levels, and high patient expectations. A proper physical examination plays an important role in diagnosis. The surgeon who has the opportunity to conduct a clinical evaluation must fully understand the role of radiological evaluations, and assessment by a radiology expert is also necessary. In all cases, knowledge of the normal anatomy and its correlation with clinical and radiological findings is fundamental to correct diagnosis and treatment selection. Surgeons and trainees with an interest in knee joint pathologies will find this book to be an excellent, richly illustrated educational guide to the subject.
Murat Bozkurt, MD, PhD is Head of the Department of Musculoskeletal Regenerative Medicine at Ankara Y?ld?r?m Beyaz?t University, Ankara, Turkey. Dr. Bozkurt was awarded his medical degree at Ankara University in 1992 and subsequently completed his specialization in Orthopaedics and Traumatology in the Medical Faculty of Dokuz Eylül University. He has also a PhD degree in Anatomy. He is an affiliate member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and a member of ESSKA, European Hip Society, International Cartilage Repair Society, and several Turkish orthopedic societies. He is the author of more than 140 articles in international peer-reviewed journals.
Halil Ibrahim Açar is Professor of Anatomy in the Department of Anatomy, Ankara University Faculty of Medicine, S?hh?ye, Ankara, Turkey. Dr. Açar graduated from Ankara University, Faculty of Medicine, in 2001 and completed the residency program in the Department of Anatomy at the university in 2005. He is a member of the Turkish Society of Anatomy and Clinical Anatomy. Dr. Açar has published almost 60 articles in international peer-reviewed journals on a range of anatomical and surgical topics.
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