Current Issue June 2012, Vol. 19, No. 3

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Periprosthetic fractures in the distal femur following total knee replacement: A review and guide to management
June 2012(Vol. 19 | No. 3 | Pages 156-162)
Andrew T. Johnston, Elefterios Tsiridis, Keith S. Eyres, Andrew D. Toms

Effect of footwear on the external knee adduction moment — A systematic review
June 2012(Vol. 19 | No. 3 | Pages 163-175)
Andy Oliver Radzimski, Annegret Mündermann, Gisela Sole

Original Articles

The effect of gender on outcome of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty
June 2012(Vol. 19 | No. 3 | Pages 176-179)
S. Lustig, N. Barba, R.A. Magnussen, E. Servien, G. Demey, P. Neyret

An evidence-based recommendation for the inclusion of specific local intrinsic factors in the study of knee osteoarthritis
21 May 2012
Kyle Gibson, Stephen P. Sayers, Marian A. Minor
Abstract: Objective: Adequate characterization of the mechanical environment of the knee with osteoarthritis (OA) is important. These local intrinsic factors are difficult to measure and there is litt...
A prospective randomised study of minimally invasive midvastus total knee arthroplasty compared with standard total knee arthroplasty
21 May 2012
Stephen P. Guy, Mark A. Farndon, Jonathon L. Conroy, Caroline Bennett, Andrew J. Grainger, Nicholas J. London
Abstract: Introduction: Proposed advantages of minimally invasive surgery include shorter hospital stay, less blood loss, and a greater range of motion but potential concerns are raised about both pro...
Primary total knee arthroplasty using the P.F.C Sigma®‐rotating platform cruciate retaining endoprosthesis — A 6 year follow up
17 May 2012
H. Bhatt, R. Rambani, W. White, G. Chakrabarty
Abstract: Background: Mobile-bearing Total Knee Replacement allows unconstrained axial rotation. Increased articular conformity minimizes polyethylene contact stresses, thereby reducing linear wear an...
Infrapatellar fat pad-derived mesenchymal stem cell therapy for knee osteoarthritis
17 May 2012
Yong-Gon Koh, Yun-Jin Choi
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine if isolated mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) derived from the infrapatellar fat pad could effectively improve clinical results when percutaneously...
The management of the popliteus hiatus during lateral meniscal transplantation
14 May 2012
Jae-Hyuk Yang, Hyeon-Il Jeong, Taik-Sun Kim, Sung-Chul Park, Jung-Ro Yoon
Abstract: Popliteofascicular injury had been proposed as a possible cause of unstable lateral meniscus. Meniscal repair at popliteal hiatus area during lateral meniscal allograft transplantion (MAT) h...

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About The Knee

The Knee is an international journal publishing studies on the clinical treatment and fundamental biomechanical characteristics of this joint. The aim of the journal is to provide a vehicle relevant to surgeons, biomedical engineers, imaging specialists, materials scientists, rehabilitation personnel and all those with an interest in the knee.

The topics covered include, but are not limited to:

anatomy, physiology, morphology and biochemistry;
biomechanical studies;
advances in the development of prosthetic, orthotic and augmentation devices;
imaging and diagnostic techniques;
pathology;
trauma;
surgery;
rehabilitation.

The journal publishes original research articles, review papers, case reports and short communications. In addition, the regular content includes letters to the Editor, book reviews and a conference calendar.

About BASK

Objectives of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee:

To provide a forum for the presentation of basic research, advances in clinical practice and the results of surgical procedures pertaining to the knee joint.
To encourage and support research, audit and teaching in relation to knee surgery.
To give advice where appropriate in matters relating to knee surgery.
To represent the interests of the Members and Associates where appropriate in matters relating to knee surgery.
To maintain the link between knee surgeons and the British Orthopaedic Association via the Board of Specialist Societies.
To encourage collaboration with other organizations in order to further the educational objectives of the Association.