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Total Knee Arthroplasty 2.0

What CAS can add to the Surgery

Heiko Graichen Apurv Mehra

9789352703487
66 pages
Jaypee Bros Medical Pub Pvt Ltd
Overview

This book is a concise guide to the role of computer assisted surgery (CAS) in total knee replacement for orthopaedic surgeons.

Divided into five sections, the text begins with an explanation of knee anatomy, followed by discussion on digital planning for total knee replacement.

The next chapters cover the various approaches to the knee joint based on individual disorders, and describes the importance of accurate navigation and how to interpret information provided by the computer during surgery.

Authored by recognised experts in the field, the book is accompanied by a CD ROM demonstrating techniques, as well as nearly 100 clinical and radiological images.

Key points

  • Concise guide to role of computer assisted surgery (CAS) in total knee replacement
  • Clear explanation of importance of accurate navigation and interpretation of information provided by the computer
  • Internationally recognised author team
  • Includes CD ROM demonstrating surgical techniques
Author Bio

Heiko Graichen
Head of Department, Asklepios Clinic, Schwandorf, Germany; Medical Board Member Orthopaedic Surgery of Asklepios, Adjacent Professor, University of New York, USA

Apurv Mehra MBBS MAMC MS ORTHO DNB ORTHO DIP SICOT
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Computer Navigation Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy Surgeon, Delhi, India