Controversies in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Controversies in Orthopedic Sports Medicine brings together more than 100 internationally distinguished experts who present their views on pressing issues in the field. The respected authorities share their insights and perspectives in nine major subject areas, drawing from their extensive clinical experience and research.

The reference examines an alternative approach to the management of sports injuries and seeks to provoke a dissemination of new ideas among readers.

Areas of focus include:

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries
Other Ligamentous Injuries of the Knee
Rehabilitation of Knee Ligamentous Injuries
Patellofemoral Disorder
Shoulder Impingement and Rotator Cuff Disease
Shoulder Instability
Wrist, Elbow, and Ankle Injuries
Muscle and Achilles Tendon Injuries
New Frontiers

Guest critiques providing critical overall comments conclude each topic, and the closing section explores the future direction of the field. The expansive reference contains more than 300 helpful photographs and diagrams. Controversies in Orthopedic Sports Medicine is an essential reference for all orthopedic surgeons.