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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George B. Holmes. 16 AMPUTATION SYME AMPUTATION The Syme amputation is useful for the treatment of the dysvascular or infected diabetic foot or the severely injured foot . The prerequisites for success include a heel pad of adequate ...
George B. Holmes. 16 AMPUTATION SYME AMPUTATION The Syme amputation is useful for the treatment of the dysvascular or infected diabetic foot or the severely injured foot . The prerequisites for success include a heel pad of adequate ...
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George B. Holmes. 26 AMPUTATIONS TRANSMETATARSAL AMPUTATION Amputation through an isolated , through multiple , or through every meta- tarsal is commonly indicated in situations where there is infection or gan- grene of the digit ...
George B. Holmes. 26 AMPUTATIONS TRANSMETATARSAL AMPUTATION Amputation through an isolated , through multiple , or through every meta- tarsal is commonly indicated in situations where there is infection or gan- grene of the digit ...
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... AMPUTATION THROUGH THE METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT Amputation through an isolated metatarsophalangeal joint is commonly indicated in situations ... amputation ( disarticulation AMPUTATIONS 237 Amputation Through the Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
... AMPUTATION THROUGH THE METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT Amputation through an isolated metatarsophalangeal joint is commonly indicated in situations ... amputation ( disarticulation AMPUTATIONS 237 Amputation Through the Metatarsophalangeal Joint.
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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