Joint Preservation of the Knee

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xi

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2. The Knee Joint as an Organ

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1

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   2. Articular Cartilage: Structure and Restoration

      • Charles A. Baumann, Betina B. Hinckel, Chantelle C. Bozynski, Jack Farr

      Pages 3-24

   3. Meniscus: Biomechanics and Biology

      • Michael B. Ellman, Jorge Chahla

      Pages 25-39

   4. Coronal and Axial Alignment: The Effects of Malalignment

      • Luiz Felipe Ambra, Andreas H. Gomoll, Jack Farr

      Pages 41-56

   5. The Role of Synovium and Synovial Fluid in Joint Hemostasis

      • Michael L. Redondo, David R. Christian, Adam B. Yanke

      Pages 57-67

   6. Defining Failure in Articular Cartilage Surgery

      • Drew A. Lansdown, Kevin C. Wang, Brian J. Cole

      Pages 69-82

3. Core Knee Joint Preservation Cases

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 83-83

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   2. Incidental Cartilage Defect

      • David R. Christian, Adam J. Beer, Adam B. Yanke

      Pages 85-93

   3. Small Femoral Cartilage Defect: Primary/Bone Loss

      • Christian Lattermann, Burak Altintas

      Pages 95-106

   4. Large Cartilage Defects: Primary/Bone Loss

      • Luis Eduardo Tirico, William Bugbee

      Pages 107-122

   5. Osteochondritis Dissecans of the Knee

      • Michael L. Redondo, Adam J. Beer, Adam B. Yanke

      Pages 123-142

   6. Post-meniscectomy Syndrome

      • Trevor R. Gulbrandsen, Katie Freeman, Seth L. Sherman

      Pages 143-161

   7. Chondral Defects of the Patella: Diagnosis and Management

      • Andreas H. Gomoll, Brian J. Chilelli

      Pages 163-181

   8. Bipolar Articular Chondral Lesions of the Knee

      • Brian Waterman, Annabelle Davey, Michael L. Redondo, Brian J. Cole

      Pages 183-197

4. Complex Knee Joint Preservation Cases

   1. Front Matter

      Pages 199-199

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   2. Revision Cartilage Treatment

      • Andrew J. Riff, Andreas H. Gomoll

      Pages 201-216

   3. Medial Meniscus Allograft Transplantation in the Setting of Revision Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

      • Trevor Gulbrandsen, Katie Freeman, Seth L. Sherman

      Pages 217-233

   4. Tibiofemoral Cartilage Defect with Malalignment

      • Christian Lattermann, Burak Altintas

      Pages 235-254

   5. Tibial Cartilage Defects

      • Kevin C. Wang, Rachel M. Frank, Brian J. Cole

      Pages 255-265

Comprised of clinical cases demonstrating strategies for both common and complex knee preservation, this concise, practical casebook will provide orthopedic surgeons with the best real-world strategies to properly manage the many kinds of knee injuries and disorders they may encounter. The opening section presents the knee joint as a unique structure, reviewing the anatomy and function of articular cartilage and the meniscus, the effects of joint malalignment, the role of the synovium, and how joint failure is defined. The next two sections are comprised of clinical cases with a unique presentation, followed by a description of the diagnosis, assessment and management techniques used to treat it, as well as the case outcome, and clinical pearls and pitfalls. Cases included illustrate small and large cartilage defects, osteochondritis dessicans, chondral defects and lesions, meniscal allograft transplantation, and tibial and tibiofemoral cartilage defects, among others. The final section examines the current evidence for the treatment of articular cartilage lesions and emerging techniques in knee joint preservation and cartilage restoration.


Pragmatic and reader-friendly, Joint Preservation of the Knee: A Clinical Casebook is an excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons and sports medicine specialists treating common and complex injuries of the knee.

• Articular cartilage
• Cartilage Defect
• Knee joint preservation
• Malalignment
• Meniscal deficiency
• Meniscectomy
• Meniscus
• Osteochondritis dessicans
• Patellofemoral joint
• Subchondral bone
• Tibiofemoral joint

“The book is written for knee surgeons and those engaged in research on knee‐related topics, but also for residents, students, and other physicians caring for patients with knee disorders. The needs of the intended audience are well met. … It is an essential addition to the academic library frequented by individuals seeking information on this subject.” (Samuel J. Chmell, Doody's Book Reviews, May 31, 2019)

• Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, USA

  Adam B. Yanke, Brian J. Cole

Adam B. Yanke, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Sports Medicine Division, Assistant Director, Cartilage Restoration Center, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA

Brian J. Cole, MD, MBA, Professor, Department of Orthopedics, Section Head, Cartilage Restoration Center, Midwest Orthopedics at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA

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