Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 14: A Comprehensive Guide to the Latest in Orthopaedic Care

Edited by Leesa M. Galatz, MD, MBA, FAAOS, and Frederick M. Azar, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 14 (OKU 14) offers a comprehensive synthesis of the latest clinical thinking and best practices across all orthopaedic specialty areas. This essential resource is designed to keep you up-to-date with the rapidly evolving body of orthopaedic knowledge and clinical practice.

What’s New in OKU 14

OKU 14 covers developments of the last three years with revisions and updates based on new evidence, outcomes, and innovations in the recent literature, including annotated references. This edition is backed by clinical research, informed by practical experience, and rigorously edited by thought leaders across the orthopaedic specialties.

Key Features of OKU 14

OKU 14 is an essential resource at every level of orthopaedic specialization. It enhances patient care with clinical guidelines and best practices supported by the latest evidence, aids in ongoing learning by exploring vast amounts of new knowledge and clinical thinking across all orthopaedic specialty areas, and serves as a valuable tool for first-time board certification and maintenance of certification (MOC) preparation.

New Chapters in OKU 14

This edition includes over 1,000 pages of new content, such as chapters on:

• Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Machine Learning
• Structure and Biology of Normal and Diseased Bones
• Musculoskeletal Mechanics and Kinesiology
• Applications of Three-Dimensional Technology in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Inflammation and Immunology
• Ligament Injuries of the Wrist
• Ligament Injuries to the Knee
• Articular Cartilage of the Knee
• Meniscal Pathology, Repair, and Transplant
• Sarcomas of Bone

These new chapters provide the most up-to-date information on the latest trends, techniques, and research in orthopaedics, ensuring that healthcare professionals are equipped with the knowledge they need to deliver high-quality patient care.

Conclusion

Orthopaedic Knowledge Update 14 is a must-have resource for orthopaedic healthcare professionals. With its comprehensive coverage of the latest clinical thinking and best practices, OKU 14 is the perfect tool for enhancing patient care, ongoing learning, and professional development.