| Cartilage Lesions of the Ankle 2015 Edition Contributor(s): Canata, Gian Luigi (Editor), Van Dijk, C. Niek (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3662463318 ISBN-13: 9783662463314 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $52.24 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2015 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Orthopedics - Medical | Surgery - Orthopedic - Medical | Sports Medicine |
| Dewey: 616.7 |
| Physical Information: 0.22" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (0.36 lbs) 98 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This booklet, published in cooperation with ISAKOS, is a concise, up-to-date guide and reference on the treatment of cartilage lesions of the ankle that will be of practical clinical value for specialists in sports medicine and sports traumatology. Different techniques and the management of various lesions are described step by step, guiding the practitioner through the entire spectrum of care from evaluation of the injury to successful recovery. Chondral and osteochondral lesions of the talus can present as a consequence of repetitive ankle injuries, causing chronic pain, recurrent swelling, and weakness and stiffness of the ankle joint. An accurate early diagnosis is required, using clinical evaluation, imaging techniques and arthroscopy of the ankle. In acute and non-displaced chondral and osteochondral lesions, conservative treatment is the mainstay. Surgery is recommended for unstable and persistent lesions and consists in several techniques focused on regeneration of the cartilage. Returning to play is possible after testing balance and proprioception, strength, range of motion, and agility. |