Farshchian's Orthopedic Regenerative Series: The KneeThis concise first edition offers hands-on guidance for identifying and treating the most commonly seen knee pathologies in regenerative orthopedic medicine. Convenient as a study source for medical students, its many photographs and illustrations will also serve as a useful clinical reference for young surgeons, residents, nurses, and physician assistants. Each of the many topics are covered in depth and are designed to educate medical students and steer them towards formulating excellent diagnoses and treatment plans. As a further aid, using 3-Dimensional images, the anatomy of the knee is discussed in detail. There is a section devoted to case studies that further illustrate common knee problems and their treatment. Recommended reading lists complete the chapters and provide direction for readers interested in delving deeper into particular topics. The author is an expert in his field of orthopedic regenerative medicine with 10 years of experience and over 20,000 procedures, making the book a dependable source for timely, clinically relevant information. |
Contents
Foreword | 15 |
Saphenous Nerve | 30 |
Fibula | 47 |
Medial Meniscus | 62 |
Lateral Collateral Ligament Syn Fibular Collateral Ligament | 75 |
Common terms and phrases
adductor canal anterior cruciate ligament arises arthritis articular hyaline cartilage attachment Baker's Cyst biceps femoris border branches Clinical Significance common peroneal nerve compartment contracture deep fascia dislocation distal femoral artery femur fibers fibula flexor fracture gastrocnemius genicular nerve Genicular Vein head of gastrocnemius iliotibial tract inferior genicular artery injection injury innervated interosseous knee joint knee pain lateral aspect lateral inferior genicular lateral meniscus lateral superior genicular lateral surface lateral tibial condyle medial and lateral medial aspect medial inferior genicular middle genicular Originally published osteoarthritis parapatellar fossa patella patellar ligament patellar tendon patient popliteal artery popliteal fossa popliteal vein popliteus posterior cruciate ligament posterior surface posterior tibial posterolateral proximal quadriceps muscle rupture saphenous nerve saphenous vein semimembranosus semitendinosus Significance and Importance soleus superficial superior genicular artery synovial syringe thigh tibial artery tibial nerve tibial plateau tibial recurrent artery tibial shaft tibial tuberosity total knee replacement tubercle upper vastus lateralis