Total Knee Arthroplasty 2/e

One of the world's leading authorities on knee arthroplasty뾆r. Richard D. Scott뾤ives you the benefit of his 30 years
of clinical and research experience in this practical easy-to-use guide to total knee arthroplasty. Each chapter walks
you through a different, self-contained presentation on a significant clinical challenge in knee replacement and
features outstanding clinical photographs, drawings, and abundant summary tables. On the included DVD, Dr. Scott's
commentary guides you through video clips illustrating key techniques for both standard and complex knee replacements.


Single author brings a consistent, unified approach.

Addresses topics of interest to surgeons of all levels of experience.

User-friendly index allows easy access to the information you're looking for.

Hundreds of detailed, full-color illustrations make reference simple.

Key techniques demonstrated on a bonus DVD-ROM with video clips from Dr. Scott's personal collection.


1. The evolution of TKA in Boston

2. Posterior cruciate retaining vs substituting TKA

3. Mobile vs. fixed-bearing TKA

4. Primary TKA surgical technique

5. Correcting the varus knee

6. Correcting the valgus knee

7. Patello-femoral problems in TKA

8. Stiffness before and after TKA

9. Flexion contracture in TKA

10. TKA post osteotomy

11. TKA in Rheumatoid Arthritis

12. Bone stock deficiency in TKA

13. Bilateral simultaneous TKA

14. Sepsis in TKA

15. Staying and getting out of trouble during TKA

16. Re-operation after TKA

17. UKA

18. UKA surgical technique

19. Frequently asked question concerning TKA

20. Peri-operative management: rehabilitation, anti-coagulation