Cartilage Injury of the Knee: State-of-the-Art Treatment and Controversies By A

Cartilage Injury of the KneeState-of-the-Art Treatment and Controversies\nAuthor(s): Aaron J. Krych, Leela C. Biant, Andreas H. Gomoll, Joo Espregueira-Mendes, Alberto Gobbi, Norimasa Nakamura\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer Nature Switzerland AG\nISBN-13: 9783030780500, 978-3030780500\nSynopsis\nCartilage injuries of the knee are common, and diagnosis and treatment options have continued to evolve. This book focuses on current non-operative and surgical treatment strategies for articular cartilage injuries, highlighting the controversies and different approaches from an international perspective.\n\nThis book includes information on the basic science of cartilage structure and function, expert perspectives on imaging and diagnosing, as well as work-up of athletes and patients presenting with acute or chronic cartilage injury. It also provides an evidence base for current cutting-edge cartilage repair and restoration. \n\nW.