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.

<b>I HIP

1 </b>THR: cemented or uncemented?
2 Conventional THR or Hip Resurfacing?
3 Bilateral THA: 1-Stage or 2-Stage?
4 Osteonecrosis of the femoral head: core decompression or THA
II <b>KNEE
</b>5 Cartilage injuries: therapeutic alternatives
6 Acute ACL injuries: reconstruction or repair?
7 ACL reconstruction: isolated or combined with an extra-articular procedure?
8 HTO: Closed wedge or open wedge?
9 HTO or UKA?
10 UKA or TKA?.-  11 Bilateral TKA: 1-Stage or 2-Stage?
12 TKA acute hematogenous infection: DAIR, single or two stage revision
13 Femoral periprosthetic fractures: plate fixation, IM nailing or endoprosthetic replacement?
III <b>ANKLE
</b>14 Arthrodesis or TAR?
15 Achilles ruptures: nonoperative treatment, open repair or percutaneous repair?