Mastering Total Knee Arthroplasty: Expert Guidance for Surgeons

By William M. Mihalko, MD, and Michael A. Mont, MD, edited by Dr. Kenneth Krackow

In 1990, Dr. Krackow’s seminal work, The Technique of Total Knee Arthroplasty, set the standard for teaching surgeons the fundamentals of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Now, in its fully revised 2nd Edition, this classic text continues to empower advanced practitioners with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in primary and revision TKA.

New Developments and Advances in Total Knee Arthroplasty

This comprehensive volume has been thoroughly updated to reflect major changes and breakthroughs in the field, including:

• Patient optimization strategies for common comorbidities such as obesity, diabetes, heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and peripheral vascular disease
• The latest advances in outpatient procedures, robotics, and new technologies
• Expert guidance on navigating difficult decisions during surgery

Comprehensive Coverage of Primary and Revision TKA

This authoritative text provides in-depth coverage of both inpatient and outpatient primary TKA, including:

• New chapters on patient considerations, modifications, and optimizing comorbidities
• TKA balancing and managing bone defects and ligamentous insufficiency
• Preventing readmissions post-surgery and optimizing outcomes

Evidence-Based Insights and Best Practices

This book provides evidence-based guidance on TKA outcomes and complications, helping surgeons to better counsel their patients and make informed decisions. It also focuses on the latest and best techniques and surgical approaches, including:

• Computer and robotic-assisted surgery
• Uncemented TKA and assessing and planning for the difficult TKA
• Outpatient TKA considerations and strategies for successful implementation

Featuring numerous illustrations, line art, radiographs, and clinical photos, this text is an indispensable resource for surgeons seeking to stay current with the latest developments and best practices in total knee arthroplasty.

Published by Elsevier Health Sciences, May 3, 2022. English, ISBN: 9780323713023, 9780323713030