Dewey Decimal617.5/85
Table Of ContentSECTION 1: BASIC FOOT SCIENCES BASIC FOOT SCIENCES AND PRINCIPLES OF SURGERY SECTION 2: THE FOREFOOT SECTION 3: DIABETES AND CIRCULATORY INSUFFICIENCY SECTION 4: DISORDERS OF THE SKIN AND TOENAILS AND TUMORS SECTION 5: PEDIATRIC FOOT AND ANKLE DISORDERS SECTION 6: NERVE DYSFUNCTION SECTION 7: NEUROMUSCULAR CONDITIONS IN THE ADULT SECTION 8: RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FOR TRAUMA, ARTHRITIS, AND DEFORMITY SECTION 9: THE ARTHRITIDES AND INFECTION SECTION 10: TRAUMA SECTION 11: ATHLETIC AND TENDON INJURY
SynopsisThis comprehensive text covers a broad range of foot disorders, discussing the clinical application of both surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Inside, readers will find in-depth coverage of the basic foot * skin, toenails, tumors, and soft tissue * diabetes * amputations * the pediatric foot * arthroscopic surgery * and more. Plus, a wealth of illustrations complement the text., This comprehensive, contemporary referencefocuses on the diagnosis and treatment of foot and ankle disorders. It provides extensive information on the individual parts of the anatomy and the disorders and deformity that affect them. This valuable resource also covers a wide variety of the latestsurgical and non-surgical treatment options from amputations to arthroscopic surgery. Explains the basics of anatomy, gait, foot pressure, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, implants, and modified shoe-wear. Contains valuable content on the effects of diabetes, nerve dysfunction, neuromuscular disorders, trauma, arthritis, pediatric deformities, and athletic injuries. Covers a broad scope of alternative foot trauma treatments. Offers a unique sectionon revision foot and ankle surgery that provides valuable insight into complex reconstructive alternatives. Illustrates important basic anatomy and deformity correction concepts with clear, three-dimensional line drawings. Serves as a valuable resource of treatment algorithms.
LC Classification NumberRD781.F5726 2000