Main description:

Written by leading surgeons with expertise in performing osteotomies
around the knee, this book is an essential reference for the current techniques
in joint-preserving knee surgery. The book opens with a thorough discussion of
physiology, pathophysiology, clinical evaluation, and imaging. It then describes
the indications and basic principles of treatment and provides a detailed
planning algorithm for high-tibial osteotomy. Separate chapters cover various
clinical applications, addressing important topics ranging from the effects of
osteotomies on cartilage pressure in the knee to management for failed
osteotomies around knee. The book also discusses the latest technological
developments in the field, such as computer-assisted navigation and the
development of plate fixators.

Features:

• Clinical insights and practical tips from experts in
  the field
  
  
• Detailed presentation of surgical techniques
  
  
• Numerous high-quality images and illustrations
  demonstrating key concepts
  
  
• Discussion of how to manage complications after high-tibial open-wedge osteotomy