AO Trauma Manual of Fracture Management—Foot and Ankle, 1st Edition

Description

AO Trauma Manual of Fracture Management—Foot and Ankle

Manual of Fracture Management—Foot and Ankle, 1st Edition is a practical, hands-on reference for managing fractures, dislocations and associated soft-tissue injuries of the foot and ankle. Edited by Stefan Rammelt, Michael P. Swords, Mandeep S. Dhillon and Andrew K. Sands, this authoritative Thieme publication is suitable for orthopaedic and trauma surgeons at different levels of experience.

The book presents fundamental and advanced management techniques through a systematic, case-based approach. Its 59 carefully selected cases progress from relatively straightforward injuries to complex surgical situations, helping readers understand evaluation, treatment selection, operative planning, surgical approaches and postoperative care.

Key Features

• 59 detailed cases covering a comprehensive range of foot and ankle injuries
• More than 1,650 high-quality surgical illustrations and clinical images
• Contributions from 48 experienced surgeons representing 14 countries
• Systematic progression from basic to complex clinical cases
• Step-by-step explanation of surgical techniques and procedures
• Clinical and radiographic evaluation of foot and ankle trauma
• Guidance on operative and nonoperative treatment decisions
• Detailed preoperative planning and surgical approaches
• Discussion of potential pitfalls, risks and complications
• Alternative surgical techniques and postoperative rehabilitation

Major Sections

• General considerations in foot and ankle surgery
• Distal tibial and pilon fractures
• Malleolar fractures and syndesmotic disruption
• Calcaneal fractures
• Talar fractures and dislocations
• Midfoot and Chopart joint injuries
• Tarsometatarsal and Lisfranc injuries
• Metatarsal fractures
• Phalangeal and sesamoid fractures
• Great-toe and lesser-toe injuries
• Soft-tissue management
• Postoperative care and rehabilitation

Recommended For

• Orthopaedic surgeons
• Foot and ankle surgeons
• Trauma surgeons
• Orthopaedic residents and trainees
• MS and D-Orthopaedics students
• Emergency and trauma physicians
• Podiatric surgeons
• Healthcare professionals managing foot and ankle injuries