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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... flaps . This incision provides minimal risk to any of the adjacent neurovascular structures . The risks of flap necrosis and delayed wound healing are reduced by minimizing the han- dling of the skin margins with forceps and retractors ...
... flaps . This incision provides minimal risk to any of the adjacent neurovascular structures . The risks of flap necrosis and delayed wound healing are reduced by minimizing the han- dling of the skin margins with forceps and retractors ...
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... flap ) . The peroneal tendon sheath is incised in line with the skin incision . The tendons are inspected for the presence of tenosynovitis , ruptures , or attritional tears . The combination of a bone block or groove - deepening ...
... flap ) . The peroneal tendon sheath is incised in line with the skin incision . The tendons are inspected for the presence of tenosynovitis , ruptures , or attritional tears . The combination of a bone block or groove - deepening ...
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... flap with the base oriented proximally ( Fig . 21-20 ) . A synovectomy is performed at this time . The medial eminence is removed just medial to the sulcus with a saw or osteotome . The capsular attachments to the proximal phalanx are ...
... flap with the base oriented proximally ( Fig . 21-20 ) . A synovectomy is performed at this time . The medial eminence is removed just medial to the sulcus with a saw or osteotome . The capsular attachments to the proximal phalanx are ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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