Michael J. Strobel. New York: Springer; 2002. 1008
pages. $299.00
My immediate reaction is that this is a simple, straightforward,
and high-quality book. It is printed on high-gloss paper, and the
color illustrations are spectacular. The price of the book seems
to be a bargain when one considers the wealth of information that
is found between the covers. The book is arranged according to anatomic
area. The chapter on each area is divided into a General Part and
a Special Part. The General Part covers all of the basic information
about the anatomic area and includes a recounting of the investigators
who made critical observations promoting arthroscopic approaches
to that area. Following the historical review, the present-day setup,
equipment, indications, and portal anatomy are presented. The Special
Part covers the arthroscopic diagnoses relating to the anatomic
area. The procedures that are covered are well-accepted by experts
in the field, and the author avoids controversial subjects. Arthroscopic
surgeons at all levels of experience would benefit by having access
to this book. The book's strongest points are the excellent organization;
the straightforward, easy-to-understand explanations; and the arthroscopic
illustrations, which are some of the best that I have ever seen.