Knee Arthroscopy: How to Succeed

This concise and handy book offers practical guidance to orthopedic surgeons and residents willing to master knee arthroscopy techniques in their daily practice. Based on scientific evidence but also mirroring expert know-how and best practices, it equips readers with essential information, tips and tricks to avoid and prevent intraoperative minor and major complications.Clearly and uniformly written, and featuring a wealth of intraoperative pictures, the book guides readers step-by-step through each of the presented arthroscopic procedures – from patient positioning, through meniscal suture approaches and hamstring grafting, to ACL, PCL and MPFL reconstructions.Covering all the basic and practical aspects this book is a must-read for residents and young orthopedic surgeons wanting to gain insights into this surgical technique and valuable tool for practicing orthopedists, sports physicians and physiotherapists with an interest in knee arthroscopy.

About the Author

Dr. Simon Bertiaux completed his training in CHU-Rouen and currently works at the “Hôpital Privé de l’Estuaire’’, France. His interest ismainly focused on the newest techniques in surgery. Very active in the educational activity, he devotes plenty of his time in helping young residents achieving their goals,both providing support in their publications and guiding them in the surgical activity. He is a member of several societies including SOFCOT, ESSKA, SFA, SOO and the College of French orthopaedic and traumatology surgeons.

Dr. Pierre-Emmanuel Papin is a young orthopaedic surgeon, a former fellow of Dr Courage at the “Hôpital Privé de l’Estuaire’’, Le Havre, where he mastered his skills in knee surgery. He currently works at the “Groupe hospitalier intercommunal Le Raincy” – Montfermeil, one of the most respectful hospitals in Paris, and is specialized in knee arthroscopy and arthroplasty surgery.