Mastering Knee Anatomy and Surgery: A Comprehensive Atlas for Orthopaedic Surgeons

By Bertram Zarins and Robert Migielski

In recent years, the teaching of anatomy has been reduced in many medical schools, leading to a lack of exposure to open knee surgery for orthopedic residents. As a result, today’s orthopaedic surgeons may have inadequate knowledge of knee anatomy and limited experience with open knee operations. However, in a typical orthopaedic practice, open knee surgery is still required, especially in trauma cases.

This knowledge gap is precisely what Surgical Anatomy and Exposures of the Knee aims to fill. Written by experienced orthopaedic surgeons, this anatomical and surgical atlas is designed specifically for surgeons, providing in-depth knowledge of surgically important anatomical structures and practical guidance on open knee surgery.

A Unique Approach to Knee Anatomy

This book takes a distinct approach to anatomy by emphasizing structures that are surgically important and de-emphasizing those with little clinical relevance. The authors present anatomical structures in the position of the knee that surgery is typically performed, such as 90 degrees flexion for medial and lateral approaches.

The atlas features:

• High-resolution photographs and illustrations of meticulous new dissections
• New imaging techniques, including MRI and high-resolution computed tomography, to demonstrate structures
• Structures demonstrated at varying degrees of knee flexion, such as the patellofemoral articulation
• Clear descriptions and illustrations of commonly used surgical exposures

A Valuable Resource for Orthopaedic Surgeons

Surgical Anatomy and Exposures of the Knee is an indispensable resource for orthopaedic surgeons looking to refresh their knowledge of pertinent knee anatomy, plan a surgical exposure, and avoid complications of open knee surgery. With its unique approach and extensive visual aids, this book is an essential tool for any orthopaedic practice.

Publication Details:

• Publisher: Springer
• Edition: 2024th edition (May 10, 2024)
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover
• Pages: 302
• ISBN-10: 3031476603
• ISBN-13: 978-3031476600