Latest Views and Debates in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine

Author: Chan K.M. ()
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: This book is authored by over a hundred contributors, who are experts working in renowned universities, hospitals, or research institutions in many countries worldwide, with years of experience in clinical and research work. Therefore, the book represents the current international standard in the diagnosis and treatment of ligament injuries and academic aspects, making it highly authoritative. The editor-in-chief is Dr. Chan Kai-ming, Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Director of the Hong Kong Sports Medicine and Sports Science Center. While engaged in orthopaedic medical practice and teaching, he has dedicated nearly 20 years to the research of orthopaedic sports medicine, serving as the inaugural president of the Hong Kong Sports Medicine and Sports Science Society. He has also been a former or current president of multiple orthopaedic sports medicine societies in Asia, the Asia-Pacific region, and the Western Pacific region, as well as a former vice president of the International Society of Sports Medicine. He has accumulated extensive experience in the field of orthopaedic sports medicine. The book discusses many common and controversial aspects of orthopaedic sports medicine, such as the treatment and rehabilitation of cruciate ligament injuries, patellofemoral joint and shoulder joint disorders. Particularly in the treatment and rehabilitation of cruciate ligament injuries, the content is rich and offers unique insights, making it highly valuable for orthopaedic surgeons in China. The book also introduces the development of basic research related to orthopaedic sports medicine, providing readers with insights into the future direction of the field. The primary audience for this book includes sports orthopaedic surgeons, general orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and graduate students. The publication of the Chinese edition is expected to significantly advance the development of sports orthopaedics in China.