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 96
... plain catgut . The subcutaneous tissues are closed using 3-0 catgut . Again , it is impera- tive to beware of the proximity of the sural nerve and its branches . Due to the tenuous nature of the blood supply to these flaps , use a ...
... plain catgut . The subcutaneous tissues are closed using 3-0 catgut . Again , it is impera- tive to beware of the proximity of the sural nerve and its branches . Due to the tenuous nature of the blood supply to these flaps , use a ...
Page 100
... plain catgut . The subcuta- neous tissues are closed using 3-0 catgut . Again , it is imperative to be aware of the proximity of the sural nerve and its branches . Try not to encircle the nerve with either a subcutaneous suture or the ...
... plain catgut . The subcuta- neous tissues are closed using 3-0 catgut . Again , it is imperative to be aware of the proximity of the sural nerve and its branches . Try not to encircle the nerve with either a subcutaneous suture or the ...
Page 116
... plain catgut . The skin is closed with an interrupted 4-0 Allgower stitch . The foot and ankle are placed in a large bulky dressing with medial and lateral plaster splints . Patients are gen- erally kept nonweightbearing for at least 8 ...
... plain catgut . The skin is closed with an interrupted 4-0 Allgower stitch . The foot and ankle are placed in a large bulky dressing with medial and lateral plaster splints . Patients are gen- erally kept nonweightbearing for at least 8 ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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Achilles adequate allow amputation applied approach approximated artery arthrodesis articular aspect avoid base blade bone bony branches brevis calcaneus capsule cartilage catgut closed closure complete compression continued correction course curved deep deformity direction dissection distal dorsal dressing drill elevator excision exposure fascia fibula fifth Figure fixation flap flexor digitorum longus Following foot and ankle fracture fragment hallucis longus head hole important Inadequate incision inferior injury insertion interphalangeal irrigation lateral layers ligament Mann medial metatarsal metatarsophalangeal joint nail navicular necessary nylon osteotomy patient periosteum peroneal tendons peroneus PITFALLS placed plain plantar plantar flexion portion position posterior facet postoperative prevent procedure proximal proximal phalanx reduction release removed repair resection retracted retractors risk screw sheath skin soft tissue staples structures subcutaneous tissues superficial sural nerve surfaces surgery surgical suture talus technique tourniquet treatment valgus deformity visualization weeks wire wound