A group of experts in lower extremity surgery provide an update on current techniques for total adult knee and hip arthroplasty. Online bonus issue for subscribers.

Guest edited by Dr. Jarrod Shapiro, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery will cover several key areas of interest related to Biomechanics of the Lower Extremity. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Using the Biomechanical Examination to Guide Therapy, Approaching the Medial Column and the First Ray, Gastrocnemius Equinus, Orthotic Management of Adult Acquired Flatfoot, Shoes and the Lower Extremity, Surgical Biomechanics, Biomechanics of Rearfoot and Ankle Surgery, Pediatric Considerations, Limb Preservation Biomechanics, Lower Extremity Biomechanics in the Athlete, among others.

Arthroplasty of the upper extremity is an established surgical intervention in the management of arthritis of the elbow, wrist and hand. The anatomy, kinematics and demands of the elbow, wrist, thumb CMC, and finger MCP and PIP joints pose unique surgical challenges. Implant design considerations are important in providing a joint that mimics the native joints and maximizes survivorship. However, outcomes are less predictable in these upper extremity joints when compared to the hips and knees. Each joint also carries its own set of potential complications and salvage options for revision and failed arthroplasty. This unique text helps the orthopedic and hand surgeon understand the surgical approaches, unique anatomic considerations, and both the historical and current designs related to each respective joint, enabling the surgeon to better appreciate the benefits and limitations of each arthroplasty. Presenting the current state of the art, the seven sections proceed anatomically from the elbow to the fingers, with each section comprised of three thematic chapters discussing implant design considerations, primary arthroscopy techniques and revision arthroscopy techniques, including non-surgical options for treating these often difficult problems. This consistent approach, accompanied by plentiful figures, radiographs and intraoperative photos, ensures that this will be a user-friendly resource for orthopedic and hand surgeons, residents and trainees.

Guest edited by Dr. Edgardo Rodriguez-Collazo, this issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Part 1 will cover several key areas of interest related to Orthoplastic techniques for lower extremity reconstruction. This issue is one of four selected each year by our series Consulting Editor, Dr. Thomas Chang. Articles in this issue include but are not limited to: Gastrocnemius flap for coverage of proximal Third of the leg; Hemisoleus flap for coverage of the middle Third of the Leg; Distally Based Hemisoleus for coverage of the distal third of the leg; Posterior tibial artery Adipofascial flap for coverage of the distal third of the leg; Peroneal artery fasciocutaneous flap for Coverage of the distal leg and hindfoot; Reverse sural Adipofascial flap for coverage of the hindfoot; Medial plantar artery flap for coverage of the weight bearing surface of the heel; Intrinsic muscle flaps of the foot for coverage of small defects of the foot; Dorsal first Metatarsal artery fasciocutaneous flap; Understanding the arterial anatomy and dermal perfusion of the foot with clinical applications; Digital fillet flap for coverage of forefoot ulcers; and Tendon balancing for the management of pedal ulcerations, among others.

In this issue of Orthopedic Clinics, a team of eleven guest editors from the Campbell Clinic bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Managing Comorbidities. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as preventing the impact of hyperglycemia and diabetes on patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty; managing the patient with peripheral artery disease before TKA surgery; how to best utilize pediatric subspecialists; management of gout in the upper extremity; and more. Contains 12 relevant, practice-oriented topics including an update on the management and optimization of the patient with morbid obesity; managing comorbid conditions in geriatric orthopedic trauma patients; T1DM overview and perioperative management; what the orthopaedic surgeon should know about new trends in the medical management of diabetes; comorbidities in spine surgery: preoperative evaluation, treatment, and outcomes; and more. Provides in-depth clinical reviews on managing comorbidities, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.

In this issue, guest editors bring their considerable expertise to this important topic. Provides in-depth reviews on the latest updates in the field, providing actionable insights for clinical practice. Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create these timely topic-based reviews.

This book presents the state of the art in controversies in orthopaedic surgery of the lower limb, i.e. of the hip, knee, and ankle, a treatment option that is becoming more and more frequent. Written by experts from leading institutions, it clarifies these controversies on the basis of real-world examples to provide readers with reliable insights. Each of the 3 sections discusses the most relevant controversies related to the joint specificities of hip, knee, and ankle – ranging from cemented vs. uncemented THR, through ACL reconstruction vs. repair, to the diverse treatment options for Achilles tendon rupture. This comprehensive guide is a valuable resource for all orthopaedic surgeons involved in the care of lower limb problems.