Fractures Around the Knee

“The purpose is to provide a concise decision-making and surgical guide for fractures about the knee. … The color photographs, diagrams, and radiograph reproductions are well done and helpful. This is a succinct and worthwhile first reference for orthopedic residents seeking information on a particular knee fracture.” (Samuel J. Chmell, Doody’s Book Reviews, August, 2016)

• 1 Patellar fractures.- 2 Tibial Eminence Fractures.- 3 Management of distal femoral fractures (Extraarticular).- 4 Management of distal femoral fractures (Intraarticular).- 5 Management of simple proximal tibia fractures (Schatzker type I-IV).- 6 Management of complex proximal tibia fractures (Schatzker type V and VI).- 7 Total knee replacement as initial treatment of knee fractures.- 8 Floating knee.- 9 Periprosthetic fractures.- 10 Management of the complications following  fractures around the knee (Infection and Non-union).- 11 Management of the complications following  fractures around the knee (Malalignment and unicompartmental arthritis).- 12 Management of the complications following  fractures around the knee (post-traumatic bi-tricompartmental arthritis).