Description
📘 The Adult Knee: Knee Arthroplasty (2nd Edition)
Editors: Harry E. Rubash, MD • Others
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer (LWW)
🧠 Overview
A definitive specialist reference focused on adult knee pathology, with a strong emphasis on primary and revision knee arthroplasty. This textbook integrates biomechanics, clinical decision-making, and surgical technique, making it a cornerstone resource for knee replacement practice.
🔑 Key Features
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Comprehensive coverage of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) from planning to long-term outcomes
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Detailed chapters on knee biomechanics and alignment principles
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Step-by-step guidance on primary TKA techniques
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In-depth management of complications (infection, instability, stiffness, periprosthetic fracture)
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Extensive sections on revision knee arthroplasty
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Contributions from internationally recognized knee surgery experts
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High-quality illustrations and evidence-based discussions
✅ Key Benefits
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Enhances surgical decision-making in complex knee cases
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Serves as a go-to reference for difficult primary and revision TKAs
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Bridges theory and practice (biomechanics → operative technique)
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Supports both clinical practice and advanced academic learning
🎯 Ideal For
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Orthopaedic surgeons specializing in knee arthroplasty
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Senior orthopaedic residents and fellows
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Revision knee surgery specialists
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Academic institutions, hospitals, and surgical libraries
🏥 Primary Focus Areas
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Knee arthritis & adult knee pathology
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Primary total knee replacement
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Revision knee arthroplasty
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Complications and failure management
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Surgical planning and alignment strategies
⭐ Recommendation
Highly recommended for surgeons and advanced trainees seeking a deep, authoritative reference on knee arthroplasty. This is not an introductory text, but a gold-standard resource for mastering both routine and complex adult knee replacement surgery.
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