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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... metatarsal and most proximal aspect of the proximal phalanx . Its distal ... metatarsal exposure is widened by the dorsal and plantar subperiosteal dissection ... head . This osteotomy is not carried completely to the lateral cortex . A ...
... metatarsal and most proximal aspect of the proximal phalanx . Its distal ... metatarsal exposure is widened by the dorsal and plantar subperiosteal dissection ... head . This osteotomy is not carried completely to the lateral cortex . A ...
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... head of the metatarsal to allow for adequate visu- alization of the head of the metatarsal to allow for adequate visualization of the dorsal and marginal osteophytes ( see Fig . 21-13B ) . Visualization of the entire head of the ...
... head of the metatarsal to allow for adequate visu- alization of the head of the metatarsal to allow for adequate visualization of the dorsal and marginal osteophytes ( see Fig . 21-13B ) . Visualization of the entire head of the ...
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... metatarsal ligament is incised as well . The knife must be kept close to the joint and bone to avoid injury to the medial and lateral neurovascular bundles . The metatarsal head is exposed by plantar flexion of the toe 90 degrees to the ...
... metatarsal ligament is incised as well . The knife must be kept close to the joint and bone to avoid injury to the medial and lateral neurovascular bundles . The metatarsal head is exposed by plantar flexion of the toe 90 degrees to the ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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