Preface

This book provides a concise yet comprehensive introduction to some common articular pathologies and their arthroscopic treatment. Newer concepts continue to evolve and to keep abreast with these one should have a sound basic knowledge of the subject.

Every attempt has been made to narrate the concepts in a simplified manner keeping the originality. Wherever possible, illustrations have been used to help the reader to understand the subject. The target audience comprises orthopedic surgeons, either in practice or in training, as well as clinicians, radiologists, and physical therapists. The text is divided into three sections with short chapters providing a broad overview of anatomy, pathology, and treatment. Selected references are also provided without the claim of being exhaustive and with the aim of stimulating interest and discussion.

Many people helped make this book. I would like to acknowledge the medical publishing division of IntechOpen; a fantastic team of editors helped bring this book to fruition. I would also like to thank the extraordinary authors who contributed chapters to this volume.

> **Carlos Suarez-Ahedo** American Hip Institute, United States of America

Section 1

Knee
