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- A practical guide to the evaluation and management of surgical problems associated with the ankle
- Discusses anatomy and biomechanics, soft tissue injuries, ankle fractures, diabetic neuropathy and more
- Written by international experts in foot and ankle and podiatric medicine and surgery
This book is a practical guide to the evaluation and management of surgical problems associated with the ankle. Divided into six thematic sections, it opens with general considerations for the ankle, including discussion of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the ankle joint, along with relevant radiography and evaluation of ankle pain. The subsequent sections focus on specific injury types, from soft tissue injuries of tendons and ligaments, to classification and management of the various types of ankle fractures, to diabetic and Charcot neuropathy and chronic problems such as infections, post-traumatic arthritis and osteochondral disorders. Detailed descriptions of surgical algorithms are complemented with intraoperative photos and radiographs, providing a well-rounded presentation utilizing the most up-to-date evidence and clinical guidelines. Written by experts in the field, Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Ankle will be an excellent resource for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. Table of Contents- Embryology, Anatomy, and Physiology of the Ankle
- Biomechanics of the Ankle
- Radiologic Imaging of the Ankle
- Evaluation of Ankle Pain
- Managing Tendon Pathology of the Ankle
- Management of Ligament Injuries of the Ankle
- Management of Entrapment Neuropathies of the Foot and Ankle
- Classification of Ankle Fractures
- Preoperative Management and Evaluation of Ankle Fractures
- Emergency Management of Ankle Fractures
- Management of Unimalleolar Ankle Fractures
- Management of Bimalleolar Ankle Fractures
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fractures
- Management of Fractures of the Tibial Plafond
- Management of Talus Fractures
- Management of Acute Diabetic Ankle Fractures
- The Neuropathic (Charcot) Ankle
- Management of Malunions, Nonunions, and Late Syndesmotic Injuries of the Ankle
- Ankle Infections: Postoperative and Septic Arthritis
- Nonoperative Management of Ankle Arthritis
- Post-traumatic Ankle Arthritis: Fusions
- Total Ankle Arthroplasty for Posttraumatic Arthritis of the Ankle Joint
- Management of Ankle Wounds
- Management of Osteochondral Disorders of the Ankle
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