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eBooks At A Glance

ACL Injuries in Female Athletes
Nearly a million anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries occur each year worldwide, causing long-term problems in the knee joint. This textbook examines the short- and long-term impacts of ACL injuries on the basis of hundreds of published studies. Risk factors for such injuries are explored using data from hypothesis-driven investigations, and possible causes of the […]
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ACL Injury eBook
Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are the most common ligament injury that occur in the knee joint. Each year in the United States alone, approximately 125,000-200,000 patients require surgery for this injury. Thousands more try to deal with an “ACL-deficient” knee by avoiding surgery. Whether you are active in sports or work in […]
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ACL Injury Rehab eBook
Tears to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are the most common ligament injury that occur in the knee joint. Each year in the United States alone, approximately 125,000-200,000 patients require surgery for this injury. Thousands more try to deal with an “ACL-deficient” knee by avoiding surgery. Whether you are active in sports or work in […]
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Bowed Leg (Varus) and Knock-Knee (Valgus) Malalignment
Leg malalignment, often called “bowed legs” or “knock-knees”, can cause knee pain and limitations. The medical terms for these conditions are varus (bowed legs) and valgus (knock-knees). Leg malalignment is frequently seen in very young children and is usually corrected naturally with growth and physical maturation. In adults, malalignment may occur to one or both […]
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Exercises for Patella Pain, Patellar Tendinitis, and Common Operations
Patellar (kneecap) pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment at orthopaedic and sports medicine clinics. There may or may not be an injury that causes this problem. Even without a distinct injury, patellar pain may occur suddenly with warning. Or, discomfort may come on gradually over time and slowly become […]
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Knee Arthrofibrosis
Knee arthrofibrosis is a complication in which an excessive amount of scar tissue forms that limits the knee’s normal amount of flexion (how far the knee bends) and extension (how far the knee straightens). This problem occurs when the body’s normal healing process after an injury or operation is greatly exaggerated and an excessive amount […]
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Knee Cap Pain
Patellar (kneecap) pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment at orthopaedic and sports medicine clinics. There may or may not be an injury that causes this problem. Even without a distinct injury, patellar pain may occur suddenly with warning. Or, discomfort may come on gradually over time and slowly become […]
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Knee Meniscus Tears eBook
A tear to the meniscus (also known as a cartilage tear) is a common injury that can cause pain and problems with sports and daily activities. The meniscus is a vital component of the knee that acts like a cushion between the femur (thigh) and tibia (shin) bones, providing shock absorption and stability. Meniscus tears […]
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Noyes Knee Disorders
Frank R. Noyes, MD-internationally-renowned knee surgeon and orthopaedic sports medicine specialist-presents Noyes’ Knee Disorders, an unparalleled resource on the diagnosis, management, and outcomes analysis for the full range of complex knee disorders. Master the technical details of procedures such as anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, meniscus repair, articular cartilage restoration, and many others, and implement appropriate […]
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Operations for Knee Arthritis
Knee arthritis is a potentially devastating condition that affects millions of individuals worldwide. Osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage and underlying bone) usually affects middle-aged and elderly people, but post-traumatic arthritis can happen to anyone who has suffered a knee injury. In general, knee arthritis involves the breakdown or degeneration of the joint lining (articular cartilage) […]
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Partial Knee Replacement
Millions of individuals suffer from knee arthritis. In general, knee arthritis involves the breakdown or degeneration of the joint lining (articular cartilage) on the ends of the bones in the knee joint and loss of the normal amount of space between these bones. When arthritis becomes severe and there is no relief from pain, swelling, […]
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PCL and Posterolateral Knee Ligament Injuries
There are 4 main ligaments in the knee that help keep the joint stable when we walk, run, go up and down stairs, kneel – during any weight bearing activity. In addition, the muscles and other soft tissues in the knee joint help provide stability. While the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and medial collateral ligament […]
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Stress Fractures, Bone Bruises, and Shin Splints
There are many different types of injuries that can happen to bones in the human body. A fracture represents a complete break in which the pieces of bone completely separate. This injury may occur as a result of direct trauma to the bone, or from other factors such as advanced age or a metabolic bone […]
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Unstable Kneecap
Instability of the patella (kneecap) is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical treatment at orthopaedic and sports medicine clinics. Normally, the patella glides smoothly and stays within what is termed the trochlear groove as the knee flexes (bends) and extends (straightens). An unstable kneecap comes either completely or partially out of the […]
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