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. laterally or from a small medial incision . The tibia and talus are assessed for ease of opposition of their bony surfaces . If the medial malleolus pre- vents a flush opposition of bone this calls for the removal of ...
George B. Holmes. laterally or from a small medial incision . The tibia and talus are assessed for ease of opposition of their bony surfaces . If the medial malleolus pre- vents a flush opposition of bone this calls for the removal of ...
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George B. Holmes. Figure 14-2 Posteromedial incision for medial malleolar osteotomy . medial malleolus , which is osteotomized to allow for thorough visualization of the talus head , neck , and body . The plantarward retraction of the ...
George B. Holmes. Figure 14-2 Posteromedial incision for medial malleolar osteotomy . medial malleolus , which is osteotomized to allow for thorough visualization of the talus head , neck , and body . The plantarward retraction of the ...
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... medial incision of the ankle and proximal hindfoot . The surface features of the medial aspect of the foot and ankle are outlined prior to making the incision . Carefully palpate , locate , and outline the medial malleolus , the ...
... medial incision of the ankle and proximal hindfoot . The surface features of the medial aspect of the foot and ankle are outlined prior to making the incision . Carefully palpate , locate , and outline the medial malleolus , the ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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