Surgical Approaches to the Foot and AnkleThe field of foot and ankle surgery is summarized in this concise and illustrated guide to surgical anatomy and surgical technique. It aims to be a foundation text for anyone working in foot and ankle surgery. Coverage features the latest advances in instrumentation including jigs, clamps, drills and lasers. Most importantly, line illustrations delineate the subtleties of surgical technique and describe pitfalls to be avoided. |
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... suture . Most deep closures of fascial layers can be accomplished with a 2-0 chromic or 2-0 plain suture . The ... 4-0 nylon suture . Since the subcutaneous suture material is ab- sorbed rapidly ( over 7 to 10 days ) , no lasting pucker ...
... suture . Most deep closures of fascial layers can be accomplished with a 2-0 chromic or 2-0 plain suture . The ... 4-0 nylon suture . Since the subcutaneous suture material is ab- sorbed rapidly ( over 7 to 10 days ) , no lasting pucker ...
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... nylon suture . A soft com- pression dressing is applied for hemostasis and postoperative comfort . The patient is ... 4-0 nylon suture . The proximal wound is closed in layers using 3-0 plain catgut and 4-0 nylon . A compres- sion ...
... nylon suture . A soft com- pression dressing is applied for hemostasis and postoperative comfort . The patient is ... 4-0 nylon suture . The proximal wound is closed in layers using 3-0 plain catgut and 4-0 nylon . A compres- sion ...
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... sutures , to avoid added inflammation . A full - thickness 4-0 or 3-0 nylon suture should serve as the only suture necessary to closure ( Fig . 26-9 ) . The patient should be placed in a soft compressive dressing and allowed to bear ...
... sutures , to avoid added inflammation . A full - thickness 4-0 or 3-0 nylon suture should serve as the only suture necessary to closure ( Fig . 26-9 ) . The patient should be placed in a soft compressive dressing and allowed to bear ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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