Innovations in the Cavus Foot Deformity, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics


Book Description

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will focus on all aspects of surgical treatment of Cavus foot deformities, from an orthopedic standpoint. It will cover related surgical techniques to revise problems in the forefoot, arch, and ankle (all are affected by the disease). It will also address specific instances, such as pediatric patients, and cases where total ankle arthroplasty are required.




The Cavus Foot, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Alexej Barg, will cover essential topics related to The Cavus Foot. Under the guidance of long-time series Consulting Editor Dr. Mark Myerson, Dr. Barg and his contributing authors will explore topics of interest for practitioners in the field. Articles include, but are not limited to: Anatomy and Biomechanics of Cavovarus Deformity, Clinical Examination and Radiographic Assessment of the Cavus Foot, Neurologic Disorders and Cavovarus Deformity, Pediatric Cavovarus Deformity, Ligamental Instability in Patients with Varus Deformity, Inframalleolar Varus Deformity, Arthrodesis of Varus Ankle, Total Replacement of Varus Ankle, both 2-Component and 3-Component Prosthesis Design, Avoiding Posttraumatic Varus Deformities, and Failure of Surgical Treatment in Patients with Cavovarus Deformity, among others.




The Gastrocnemius, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America


Book Description

The Gastrocnemius is the largest and most superficial of calf muscles and the main propellant in walking and running. This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will cover everything from the anatomy and biomechanics to surgical techniques.




Innovative Approaches on Cavovarus Deformity: Thinking Outside of the Box, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Alessio Bernasconi brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Innovative Approaches on Cavovarus Deformity: Thinking Outside of the Box. The cavovarus foot is a complex deformity, making it important for foot and ankle surgeons to stay up to date on innovative treatment approaches. In this issue, top experts discuss modern advances in the field with the goal of helping surgeons perform complex corrections with a reduced risk of failure and complications. - Contains 14 practice-oriented topics including the role of minimally invasive osteotomies in cavovarus foot reconstruction: patient-specific instrumentation; detailed technique and evidence for procedures; cavovarus deformity: why WBCT should be the primary investigation modality; midfoot tarsectomy in cavovarus: why PSI makes a difference; supramalleolar osteotomies in the cavovarus foot: why PSI makes a difference; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on innovative approaches on cavovarus deformity, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




Sporting Injuries to the Foot & Ankle, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics


Book Description

While some of the topics in the preliminary table of contents will expand upon and update past issues and papers on trauma or sports injuries, others have barely been touched upon in literature and will make a great impact on the amount of information the Clinics offers on foot and ankle injury. Some of these topics include information for treating dancers (ballet, mostly) injuries, new non-surgical treatments, “pre-hab techniques, and one chapter contributed by a non-surgical podiatrist working for the GB Olympic, soccer and rugby teams, debating the need for orthoses given new technologies in turf and shoe design.




Joint Preserving Surgery of Ankle Osteoarthritis, an Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics


Book Description

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will cover all of the current techniques used by the world's top orthopedic surgeons in preserving joints in osteoarthritis patients. Both varus and valgus situations will be touched-upon, along with situations involving instability within the ankle. Surgical techniques for using allografts and ligament reconstruction will also be covered, as well as failure management and denervation for patients incurring great deals of pain.




Managing Complications of Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will cover all of the most common problems a foot surgeon encounters, offering concise, useful information for a surgeon encountering an unexpected problem with a patient. The issue will cover the hallux (big toe), lesser toes, nerve issues, the midfoot, trauma, flatfoot, and infections.




Tendon Transfers and Treatment Strategies in Foot and Ankle Surgery, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will cover all of the most common procedures carried out by foot and ankle surgeons. A general overview at the beginning of the issue will lead into treatment of: flatfoot, cavus foot, hallux claw tow and varus, foot drop, rear instability, Achilles dysfunction, and spastic foot. There will be also be an article discussing percutaneous techniques.




Current Issues in Treatment of Osteochondral Defects, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics


Book Description

This issue will provide a comprehensive overview of OCD, from the perspective of the Foot and Ankle surgeon. Topics to be covered include basic biology, advances in synthetic cartilage technology, surgical approaches, pediatric care, allografts, and the use of other surgical revision technology.