Cartilage Injuries in the Pediatric Knee, An Issue of Orthopedic Clinics

This comprehensive collection of articles provides a critical, evidence-based perspective on key topics in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. Designed for clinicians, researchers, and trainees, the text emphasizes the application of current research to clinical decision-making. It examines both common and complex conditions, surgical interventions, and outcomes, highlighting the principles of evidence-based orthopaedics while addressing controversies, trial results, and best practices.

Key Features

• Evidence-Based Focus: Articles critically appraise clinical trials, systematic reviews, and current literature to guide decision-making in orthopaedics.
• Wide Clinical Scope: Covers fractures (clavicle, femoral neck), spinal conditions (stenosis, myelopathy, disc herniation), joint reconstruction (hip, ACL), and DVT prophylaxis.
• Seminal Trials Discussed: Includes detailed analysis of landmark studies such as SPRINT, SPORT, LEAP, and BESTT trials.
• Contemporary Surgical Debate: Reviews approaches and techniques, including anterior vs posterior cervical surgery, total disc replacement vs fusion, and flexible constructs for spinal fusion.
• Practical Application: Each article translates evidence into actionable guidance for patient care, graft selection, surgical technique, and postoperative management.
• Conflict of Interest Awareness: Highlights ethical considerations and the impact of bias in orthopaedic research and publications.