Neale's Common Foot Disorders: Diagnosis and ManagementThis text is designed as a reference for students and professionals within podiatry and chiropody. Suitable for undergraduates, the book aims to help them pass exams and provides them with an overview of the scope of podiatry practice - the pathology and presenting features of the common conditions encountered, their diagnosis and management, and related therapeutics. The structure of the book makes it suitable for use both as a reference book and as a revision text. |
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Page 159
... wire approxi- mately 1.5 cm greater than the width of the nail . At the middle of the length of the wire , a ' U ' loop is formed in the horizontal plane so that the open end of the loop faces towards the free edge of the nail . With ...
... wire approxi- mately 1.5 cm greater than the width of the nail . At the middle of the length of the wire , a ' U ' loop is formed in the horizontal plane so that the open end of the loop faces towards the free edge of the nail . With ...
Page 368
... wires are not essential for peg - in - hole arthrodeses , provided a good snug fit has been achieved . If wires are used , they should remain in place for 4-6 weeks before removal . For end - to - end arthrodeses , the wire should ...
... wires are not essential for peg - in - hole arthrodeses , provided a good snug fit has been achieved . If wires are used , they should remain in place for 4-6 weeks before removal . For end - to - end arthrodeses , the wire should ...
Page 370
... wire is driven into the metatarsal several centimetres . Postoperatively it will be necessary to protect the wire from bending forces to prevent breakage or a pin tract infection ( Fig . 20.9 ) . This protection is best achieved by ...
... wire is driven into the metatarsal several centimetres . Postoperatively it will be necessary to protect the wire from bending forces to prevent breakage or a pin tract infection ( Fig . 20.9 ) . This protection is best achieved by ...
Contents
Examination and assessment | 15 |
Radiological assessment for podiatrists | 33 |
The growing foot | 53 |
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