1st Edition
by Steven Raikin (Author)
A concise, insightful guide to foot and ankle surgeries from master orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon Steven Raikin
Foot
and ankle problems such as injuries, arthritis, congenital and acquired
deformities, tendenopathies, heel pain, and nerve damage account for a
large percentage of orthopaedic conditions. A better understanding of
the biomechanics of the foot and ankle and improved outcome research
have led to considerable advances in foot surgery techniques, superior
results, and improved functional outcomes. Foot and Ankle Surgery: Tricks of the Trade
by renowned foot and ankle specialist Steven Raikin and experts from 12
countries, presents step-by-step guidance on the latest foot and ankle
surgery procedures.
Each succinct, consistently organized chapter
takes the reader from patient assessment, diagnostic evaluations and
patient selection to surgical planning and positioning, the procedure
itself, how to handle complications, postoperative management, and the
authors' pearls and surgical tips. The book is divided into forefoot,
midfoot, hindfoot, nerve, and ankle pathologies, encompassing commonly
performed reconstructive and traumatic procedures. Different techniques
are discussed for similar pathologies, such as open and arthroscopic
lateral ankle ligament reconstruction, and augmentation options
utilizing tendon allograft or an internal brace.
Key Features
- Discussion
of six different total ankle replacement systems, many written by
designers of the systems themselves, affords unique insights
- A
full spectrum of techniques to correct plantar plate tears, hallux
valgus, tarsal tunnel syndrome, drop-foot, midfoot arthritis and
deformity, tibial tendon dysfunction, Achilles rupture, osteochondral
lesions of the talus, ankle fractures, and more
- Tricks and
pearls for optimizing procedural performance, managing hazards and
pitfalls, and preventing or resolving intraoperative complications
- A mix of 500 high quality artist illustrations and intraoperative photographs delineate anatomy and procedures
This
highly practical book provides a robust teaching tool for orthopaedic
procedures of the foot and ankle. Orthopaedic residents, foot and ankle
surgeons, and podiatrists will benefit from clinical pearls and tips
from top experts who made major significant contributions to this
subspecialty.
