ESSKA Instructional Course Lecture Book

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. Meniscus Allografts: How to Improve Clinical Results, Limit Chondral Degeneration?

   • Nicolas Pujol, Lukasz Lipinski, Seong Hwan Kim

   Pages 1-5

3. First-Time Patellar Dislocation: A Modern Treatment Strategy

   • M. Berruto, D. Tradati

   Pages 7-9

4. Operative Techniques: Kinematic Alignment

   • Max Ettinger, Tilman Calliess

   Pages 11-25

5. Medial Opening Wedge High Tibial Osteotomy

   • Sufian S. Ahmad

   Pages 27-28

6. Reverse Arthroplasty Versus Other Options: Case Examples

   • Pascal Gleyze, Nikos Tzanakakis, Tina Moraiti

   Pages 29-38

7. How to Avoid Complications in Hip Arthroscopy

   • Sverre Løken, Olufemi R. Ayeni

   Pages 39-41

8. State of the Art in Ankle Ligament Surgery—Repair vs. Reconstruction: How to Choose?

   • Masato Takao

   Pages 43-45

9. Mind Your Head: Potential Short- and Long-Term Effects of Concussion in Sport

   • Anna Nordström, N. Feddermann-Demont, Peter Nordström

   Pages 47-51

10. All the Secrets of Elbow Instability

    • R. Barco, A. Muller, K. Wegman, A. C. Watts, M. van den Bekerom, D. Eygendaal et al.

    Pages 53-59

11. Basics of 2D Planning in Total Knee Replacement

    • Christian Fink, Elisabeth Abermann

    Pages 61-73

12. Minimally Invasive Osteotomies Around the Knee

    • Kristian Kley

    Pages 75-80

13. ACL Reconstruction Using a Flat Quadriceps Tendon Graft Without Bone Block

    • Christian Fink, Elisabeth Abermann, Robert Smigielski, Rainer Siebold, Mirco Herbort

    Pages 81-89

14. Void Filler in Opening Wedge Osteotomies Around the Knee

    • Asif Parkar, Philip Pastides, Raghbir S. Khakha, Matt Dawson

    Pages 91-100

15. Mobile-Bearing Unis

    • M. Clarius, L. M. Clarius

    Pages 101-108

16. Reconstructions with Tibial Slings. When and How?

    • Pablo E. Gelber

    Pages 109-113

17. Arthroscopic Capsulolabral Repair

    • Francesc Soler

    Pages 115-119

18. Managing Cam FAI: Intermediate Hip Arthroscopy

    • Karadi H. Sunil Kumar, Z. H. Khokher, Vikas Khanduja

    Pages 121-125

19. An Update on Ankle Arthroscopy: Current Evidence and Practical Recommendations for 2020

    • Daniël Haverkamp

    Pages 127-132

20. ACL Injury: Where Are We Now? Is Prevention the Key for All Sports?

    • Gilbert Moatshe, Lars Engebretsen

    Pages 133-138

This book, comprising the Instructional Course Lectures delivered at the 19th ESSKA Congress in Milan in 2021, provides an excellent update on current scientific and clinical knowledge in the field of orthopaedics and sports traumatology. It addresses a variety of interesting and controversial topics relating to the shoulder, elbow, hip, knee and foot, all of which are highly relevant to orthopaedic surgeons’ daily practice. Featuring contributions written by leading experts from around the globe, it enables readers to gain a better understanding of pathologies, which in turn can lead to more individualized treatments for patients. The book is of interest to clinicians and researchers alike.

• Sports Traumatology
• Knee Surgery
• Arthroscopy
• Diagnosis
• Outcomes

• Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital Baselland (Bruderholz, Liestal, Laufen), Bruderholz, Switzerland

  Michael Tobias Hirschmann

• Center of Functional and Biological Reconstruction of the Knee, Humanitas University, Humanitas Research Hospital, Milan, Italy

  Elizaveta Kon

• Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg, Sweden

  Kristian Samuelsson

• Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Milano, Italy

  Matteo Denti

• Department of Orthopaedics, Lyon Ortho Clinic, LYON, France

  David Dejour

David Dejour is a surgeon working at the Lyon-Ortho-Clinic. His field of excellence is knee surgery – from sports medicine to degenerative pathology (osteoarthritis). He has published numerous articles on knee pathologies, particularly in relation femoral-patellar problems, ranging from patella dislocations to the onset of osteoarthritis. A consultant to various professional and amateur clubs on the management of sports joint pathologies, he is a member of several national   and international scientific societies (SOFCOT, SFA ESSKA, ISAKOS, AOSSM).

Matteo Denti is Chief of the Sports Traumatology and Arthroscopic Surgery Unit at the Galeazzi Institute in Milan, Italy, and a Professor at the University of Milano Bicocca. His research Interests include open and arthroscopic surgery for treating disorders of the shoulder and knee. He is the author of over 120 scientific papers published both in Italian and international orthopaedic journals and is on theeditorial board or is a consultant reviewer of several journals. He is a member of the major societies and associations in the field of orthopaedics, such as ISAKOS, AOSSM, ESSKA, SIGASCOT, Herodicus Society, ACL Study Group).

Elizaveta Kon is an Associate Professor at Humanitas University and Humanitas Research Hospital in Milan. Her research interests mainly focus on regenerative medicine, clinical and pre-clinical stem cell research, and the use of growth factors in orthopaedic disease. She has published over 140 articles in various scientific journals, many of which have received international recognition.

Michael T. Hirschmann is Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at University of Basel. He also serves as chief of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology at Kantonsspital Baselland (Bruderholz, Liestal, Laufen). As head of knee surgery Prof. Hirschmann focuses on the treatment of complex knee injuries as well as the degenerative knee,including osteotomy and partial and total knee arthroplasty. He has been awarded more than 40 different national and international awards for his research activity. Prof. Hirschmann is deputy editor in chief of the KSSTA journal and serves on the editorial board of many others. He published more than 200 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters in these areas and has been an active member of numerous societies, such as  ESSKA, AAOS, ACL Study Group, AGA, DGOOC, DKG, EKA, EORS, GOTS and ISAKOS.

Kristian Samuelsson is a Professor of Orthopaedics at the Institute of Clinical Sciences at Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg. His current research reflects the vast variability of conditions, patients and tissues that orthopaedic surgeons encounter in their clinical practice. He has written over 140 scientific papers that have been published in various scientific journals (ResearchGate, PubMed).

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