Manual of Fracture Management : Foot and Ankle (1st ed/1e) First Edition

A practical, hands-on manual for surgeons of all levels on the management of foot and ankle trauma.

The approaches are presented in a systematic, casebased format, ranging from simple to more complex cases. It provides step-by-step coverage of a wide range of basic to advanced techniques and procedures for the management of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries of the foot and ankle. While a single case can be approached in a variety of ways, this book seeks to provide important guidelines which apply to most situations that may arise in foot and ankle injuries. It will be of value to anyone providing care for foot and ankle injuries.

This book focuses on:

General considerations in foot and ankle surgery
Clinical and radiographic evaluation
Decision-making and options for nonoperative treatment
Preoperative planning
Surgical approaches
Avoiding pitfalls
Managing risks and complications
Alternative techniques
Postoperative rehabilitation
Key features include:

Contributions from 48 surgeons from 14 countries
59 detailed cases covering a comprehensive range of foot and ankle injuries
More than 1,650 high-quality illustrations and images