The book has significantly evolved since its inception. In this 3^rd edition we introduce the newest cutting-edge surgical techniques, provided by world renowned sports-medicine surgeons. Due to the exponential growth of knowledge in our field, in this new edition the authors provide the most up-to-date presentation of the current and relevant clinical literature and technical pearls and pitfalls. We deemed it appropriate to update the previous version with more updated data-driven treatment algorithms as well as new treatment approaches. This book places a strong emphasis on recent evidence-based rehabilitation and return to sports protocols. MORE

This is the 6th edition of this book. Since the first edition was published in 1986 the book has expanded significantly, not only to reflect the evolving field of nephrology and the care of ESKD patients, but to place greater emphasis on the care of pediatric patients.  For the first time Dr. Fine and I have worked with two additional exceptional editors, Drs. Mehrotra and Zaritsky to bring fresh thinking to the topics, authors and presentations. MORE

Interview with Jennifer Brueckner-Collins, Martha Johnson Gdowski, Virginia Lyons, and Peter Ward Tell us your names and a little bit about your background. Dr. Brueckner-Collins: My name is Jennifer Brueckner-Collins and I serve as Professor and Vice Chair for Educational Programs in the Department of Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology at the University of Louisville SchoolMORE

Debra L. Beck, MSc, and Eugene Braunwald, MD In SYNTAX I, coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) was found to be superior to percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with first-generation drug-eluting stents (DES) in patients with 3-vessel disease. Given the many innovations in PCI since the trial was conducted, the SYNTAX II study evaluated the impact ofMORE