Osteoarthritis of the knee

Hope for osteoarthritis patients - this book covers the entire range of therapies to ensure mobility and quality of life. How do I know if I have osteoarthritis of the knee? When should I consult a doctor? Do I have primary or secondary osteoarthiritis? What does a good diagnosis consist of? Which treatment options are particularly suitable for me? What are the best ways to treat pain? How do I prevent or alleviate the further development of osteoarthritis? Knee specialist Dr. Franz explains the different types of osteoarthritis, covers the range of therapies from natural to high-tech medicine, and takes a look at recommended types of diet, exercise, and sport - and at how individuals can take action to prevent and alleviate the disease. Dr. Franz many years of indepth experience have led him t the conclusion that a multimodal approach - the coordinated combination of various therapies tailored to each individual - works best. The book included information on all diagnostic procedure, dietary guidelines for osteoarthritis patients, special tips for doctors' office hours and physiotherapy, as well as specific exercices for the knee and a self-test for osteoarthritis of the knee.

This work aims to summarize clearly the current concepts in the surgical treatment of Osteoarthritis of the knee, including High Tibial or Femoral Osteotomy, Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty and Total Knee Arthroplasty. This book can be read at different levels: basic chapters are particularly dedicated to non-specialized or junior surgeons, rheumatologists, radio logists and physiotherapists. More specialized aspects dealing with difficult cases and controversial topics are dedicated to highly specialized surgeons. Numerous chapters focus on difficult cases in primary TKA, such as TKA on stiff knees, TKA in case of severe deformity or TKA following HTO or failed UKA. Strategy and options in revision TKA are also discussed in the second part of the book. Thanks to its didactic approach, the reader will find quick answers to technical or conceptual difficulties. The use of numerous figures, X-rays and algorithms clarifies the statements and guides the reader throughout this book.