Current Concepts in ACL Reconstruction

Editors: Fu, Freddie, Cohen, Steven B. Bibliograhic Data: (ISBN: 978-1-55642-813-5) 441 pages, hardcover. Specialties: Orthopedics. Publisher: Slack Incorporated. List Price: $179.95. DESCRIPTION: This book in the Current Concepts series is dedicated to one of the most common orthopedic surgeries: ACL reconstruction. It is up to date, including cutting-edge concepts of navigation assistance in creating tunnels as well as the complete scientific basis, instructions on technique, and views from around the world on double-bundle ACL reconstruction. PURPOSE: To create the most thorough, current collection of topics on the ACL with contributions from world experts and experienced surgeons. Although it begins with a review of history and ends with directions for the future, the primary focus is on techniques and rationale for single- and double-bundle ACL reconstructions. It is especially this latter goal which Dr Fu and Dr Cohen have accomplished. AUDIENCE: Orthopedic residents and ACL reconstruction surgeons. This text is thorough and provides honest opinions on the issue of single-bundle versus double-bundle techniques from world experts who use the techniques. The editors have assembled an impressive cadre of international experts who provide a broad range of opinions. FEATURES: The book is complete, beginning with the history of ligament injury and surgery and continuing with current concepts and discussions of rehabilitation and postoperative bracing. Perhaps the most unique aspect of the book is the international perspective on double-bundle reconstructions. Dr Fu is one of the world's preeminent experts on double-bundle reconstruction. All authors support the procedure, but each provides subtle variations. The image quality is excellent and assists in making the procedures reproducible. The bonus CD demonstrates techniques in detail and thus is valuable. ASSESSMENT: This text provides a complete presentation of the current concepts of ACL reconstruction. Although a bias toward double-bundle reconstruction exists, the editors fairly present both perspectives from some of the greatest surgeons in the world. This text should be in the library of any physician who performs ACL surgery and desires to stay up to date.