The Problem Knee, Third Edition (Original PDF from Publisher)

A fully updated edition of the classic text on the knee, The Problem Knee, Third Edition is highly illustrated in colour and offers a fundamental approach to dealing with soft-tissue and skeletal disorders of the knee. The book focuses on younger patients, rather than degenerative conditions, covering both injuries and congenital abnormalites.

The crucial skills of accurate history-taking, clinical examination, investigation and modern surgical management are the focus throughout. From this framework, the latest techniques in imaging and arthroscopic procedures, rehabilitation methods and ligament reconstruction are discussed, plus indications for techniques such as meniscal suturing and osteochondral grafting.

• A logical, systematic approach
• Clear line drawings to illustrate examination methods
• Scans and x-rays to help you identify injuries and problems
• Over 500 references

Editorial Reviews

Review

This is the second edition of an excellent book which was first published in 1986. Like most second editions, it has taken an already successful format and improved upon it.
Hospital Update, March 1996

It is well written, well organised, well illustrated and enjoyable to read.

This book is a gem. In Mr Macnicol’s 2nd edition of his book on the problem knee he has included a vast amount of information in a relatively small volume. This is an important book for the registrar and is short enough to be a preferred text when preparing for the orthopaedic specialist examinations. It is to be highly recommended.
British Journal of Hospital Medicine, Autumn 1996

The fourth review and still a high level of excellence and usefulness, this time maintained by another consultant orthopaedic surgeon with the second edition of this book. The Northern Institute’s ‘knee expert’, David Crossley, had the opportunity to read the book immediately after his two-day seminar on the Knee Joint and was extremely impressed by the expertise of the author and his manner of communication to the reader. He felt that this was definately a book written with the express purpose of teaching rather than impressing other consultants with his knowledge. The author provides a basic approach to knee problems for those in practice in surgery, in physical therapy and sports medicine practitioners. He provides an interesting section on knee problems encountered among children and we were particularly interested in the X-ray showing the growth arrest lines visible in children produced by the stress of skiing every winter. The photographs, diagrams and X-ray reproductions are all excellent and informative and this book represents excellent value to all practitioners who encounter the ‘problem knee’ in their clinics.
Skill Bulletin (The Northern Institute of Massage,

…this book would be helpful for patients, coaches, and possibly therapists who would like to get an overview of orthopaedic knee problems.
OSPT, Vol.28 No.6, December 1999 –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Malcolm F Macnicol MBChB, BSc(Hons), FRCS, MCh, FRCS Ed (Orth), FRCP, Dip Sports Med
Formerly Senior Orthopaedic Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Hospital of Sick Children and Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, UK

Franky Steenbrugge MD, PhD, MchOrth, FRCS Ed is Professor in Orthopaedics, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ghent University Hospital, University of Ghent, Belgium

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: CRC Press; 3 edition (December 30, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1444120115
• ISBN-13: 978-1444120110
• ISBN-13: 9781444120110
• eText ISBN: 9781444150018