The Flatfoot: Pearls and Pitfalls, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Kent Ellington, focuses on The Flatfoot and will include articles on the following topic areas: Recurrent deformity due to Deltoid/Spring Failure; Severe stage 2 - fuse or reconstruct?; Undercorrected reconstruction; Overcorrected reconstruction; What to do with the spring ligament; Calcaneal osteotomies: Pearls and Pitfalls; Evans osteotomy complications; NC sag in the flatfoot, and more!




Complications of Foot and Ankle Surgery, 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. Scott Ellis brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Managing Complications of Foot and Ankle Surgery. Top experts in the field cover key topics such as ankle and TTC fusion, complications from lesser toe surgery, ORIF ankle, navicular fracture, ankle instability, Achilles failed repair, and more. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including hallux valgus and hallux rigidus; failed Lisfranc/midfoot arthritis/arthrodesis; flatfoot; persistent pain after hindfoot fusion; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on managing complications of foot and ankle surgery, 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.




Current Updates in Total Ankle Arthroplasty, An Issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America


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This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics will include articles on the following: Ankle replacement vs, arthrodesis; Osteolysis; coronal plane malalignment in total ankle arthroplasty; salvage of failed total ankle arthroplasty with anterior translation of the talus; malalignment of the foot or leg; use of tendon transfers; management of the failed long-stemmed custom agility total ankle arthroplasty; and many more articles surrounding foot and ankle arthroplasty.




Controversies in Managing the Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD), An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America, E-Book


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This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Cesar de Cesar Netto, will discuss Controversies in managing the flatfoot deformity. This issue is one of four selected each year by long-time series Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Myerson. Topics in this issue will include: What are the updates on epidemiology, Is advanced imaging a must, Tendon transfer vs. Allograft Reconstruction, Calcaneal osteotomies, The importance of the Medial Column, Osteotomies and stabilization, Lateral Column Lengthening, The role of arthroereisis in the adult patient, Management of Muscle and Tendon Balance in the Collapsing Foot, Spring Ligament and Deltoid Instability, Isolated subtalar joint fusion, and complex hindfoot deformity, among others.




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.




Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery: Foot and Ankle


Book Description

Now in its Third Edition, Foot and Ankle, this popular volume in the Master Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery series combines the step-by-step procedural guidance that readers have come to trust with fully updated material and new expert contributors. How-to format helps readers face each surgical challenge with confidence. Abundant intraoperative color photos and precise line drawings reveal areas not visible to the surgeon during a procedure. The book’s reader-friendly style is a great time-saver when searching for essential facts. The Third Edition features thirteen new chapters, international perspectives from four new authors from outside the United States, and contributions from two additional expert podiatrists.




Essential Foot and Ankle Surgical Techniques


Book Description

This comprehensive textbook brings together a unique vision and multidisciplinary approach – embracing and combining MD, DO and DPM foot and ankle training disciplines – into a singular focus on improving and mastering surgical treatment of foot and ankle disorders. It opens with a chapter presenting the specific preoperative considerations and protocols commonly followed by foot and ankle surgeons of all specialties. Divided into three main thematic sections detailing the forefoot, midfoot and hindfoot, each subsequent chapter follows a consistent chapter format presenting case examples, key surgical set-up and equipment needs and step-by-step clinical pearls for surgical excellence. Post-operative care and rehabilitation recommendations are also included for a well-rounded presentation of care from start to finish. Both common and complex pathologies and injuries are discussed, from bunion and hammertoe management to the Charcot foot and ankle, total ankle replacement, arthroscopy and arthroplasty techniques, amputations and biologics. Generous figures and intraoperative photos illustrate the procedures in vivid detail. The subspecialty of foot and ankle surgery is a highly specialized one, which is constantly evolving and improving. This speaks to the complexity of the foot and ankle complex, the multiple levels and articulations of the foot and the variety of pathologies encountered. This textbook leans on the unique experience and training of the OFAC attending surgeons and past fellows to reveal the pearls and keys to the efficient surgical treatment of the full gamut of foot and ankle pathologies. Ideally suited for residents and students whether MD, DO or DPM, Essential Foot and Ankle Surgical Techniques - EFAST for short - is a dynamic, multidisciplinary resource that covers the full range of pathologies and injuries an orthopedic surgeon or podiatrist would encounter in daily practice.




Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician


Book Description

Written by sports-trained emergency physicians Sports Medicine for the Emergency Physician: A Practical Handbook is the only resource of its kind, created specifically for the emergency medicine provider. It is designed to be used as a reference tool, and includes high-yield physical exam skills and key management of sport injuries in the emergency department. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific joint (or joints) and includes the basics of a high-yield physical examination including inspection, palpation, range of motion, special tests, as well as neurovascular and skin exams. Corresponding figures of essential anatomy, pictures of physical exam maneuvers, and clinical correlations are also featured. Emergent and common musculoskeletal conditions for each joint(s) are discussed, as well as the appropriate emergency department management for each condition. Additional chapter topics include sports concussions, sports cardiology, heat illness, and common splints used in the emergency department.




Sports Injuries of the Foot and Ankle


Book Description

This book explores in a comprehensive manner the best current treatment options for sports injuries of the foot and ankle. Particular attention is devoted to advanced surgical techniques, with practical and clear explanation of every step of the described procedures. The coverage encompasses management of the full range of ligament, bone and joint, and tendon injuries, and a concluding section addresses special considerations such as outcome assessment and advances in rehabilitation techniques. Foot and ankle injuries are extremely common in athletes and may endanger their sporting activity. The approach to these injuries is constantly evolving with the aim of achieving the best possible functional restoration. In presenting a state of the art update covering all aspects of treatment, this book will be of value for established foot and ankle surgeons, fellows and residents in orthopaedics, and all those involved in sports medicine. The authors are leading international experts renowned within their fields, and the book is published in collaboration with ISAKOS.




Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery


Book Description

Comprehensive, current and insightful, this well-illustrated text is devoted to the detailed management of common but often challenging complications that all foot and ankle surgeons encounter in their practice. Opening with a discussion of the "anatomy" of a complication, the book is divided into five thematic sections - perioperative, forefoot, first ray, midfoot/hindfoot and ankle - with each chapter detailing the development and evolution of both major and minor complications, the evaluation and decision-making involved, and the best surgical management techniques for each. Perioperative topics covered include surgical infection, venous thromboembolism, and incisional complications, with the subsequent sections detailing complications following specific conditions, such as hallux valgus, calcaneal fractures, and the Charcot foot, among many others. Boasting a diverse and experienced authorship and Editors who are past Presidents of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, Complications in Foot and Ankle Surgery is a unique and timely resource for foot and ankle surgeons worldwide who treat these challenging conditions.