AAOS Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Hip and Knee Reconstruction, 7th Edition

Part of the popular Orthopaedic Knowledge Update® series, this comprehensive orthopaedic resource covers all aspects of the latest advances in hip and knee arthroplasty in a single, convenient volume. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Elizabeth B. Gausden, MD, MPH, FAAOS and William M. Mihalko, MD, PhD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Hip and Knee Reconstruction 7 reflects cutting-edge research and advances in the field written since the last volume published in 2021. Written and edited by leading orthopaedic surgeons and specialists, this text will be a valuable resource for practicing orthopaedic surgeons and hip and knee reconstruction specialists, as well as residents and fellows.

• Covers the latest advances in this rapidly expanding and evolving fieldalong with updated information and important findings published in the literature from 2021 to 2025
• Features all newly written chapters and material on many state-of-the-art and future technologies and treatments such as implant hypersensitivity, biologics, and machine learning, which will be a focus for future surgeons
• Provides evidence-based information, reinforced by recent prospective and randomized studies. Surgical techniques, special problems, and controversial topics are also presented
• Each of the 38 chapters includes an annotated reference list that summarizes recent relevant studies and key study points at the end of each chapter for quick review of important content
• Composed of three distinct sections with the first focusing on applied science, perioperative manage­ment, and economics that are relevant to both knee and hip arthroplasty; followed by specific total knee arthroplasty topics; and specific total hip arthroplasty topics