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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Page 171
... Kirschner wire is used to make a central drill hole at the apex of the chevron osteotomy . The chevron osteotomy is completed proximal to the sesamoids and with the apex directed proximally ( Fig . 21-6 ) . The angle of the apex should ...
... Kirschner wire is used to make a central drill hole at the apex of the chevron osteotomy . The chevron osteotomy is completed proximal to the sesamoids and with the apex directed proximally ( Fig . 21-6 ) . The angle of the apex should ...
Page 222
... Kirschner wire . The pin is driven from the base of the proximal phalanx distally through the tip of the toe . The metatarsophalangeal joint is again reduced and the pin driven retro- grade across the metatarsophalangeal joint . The ...
... Kirschner wire . The pin is driven from the base of the proximal phalanx distally through the tip of the toe . The metatarsophalangeal joint is again reduced and the pin driven retro- grade across the metatarsophalangeal joint . The ...
Page 255
... 177 Wedge osteotomy ( continued ) dorsal closing , 208-209 Wedge resection , ingrown nail and , 227 Weitlaner retractor , 22 Winograd procedure , 225-228 Wire , Kirschner . See Kirschner wire . Xylocaine , arthroscopy of ankle and , 79.
... 177 Wedge osteotomy ( continued ) dorsal closing , 208-209 Wedge resection , ingrown nail and , 227 Weitlaner retractor , 22 Winograd procedure , 225-228 Wire , Kirschner . See Kirschner wire . Xylocaine , arthroscopy of ankle and , 79.
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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