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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... plantar and medial plantar branches of the posterior tibial nerve ( Fig . 15-4 ) . Following inflation of the ... fascia . Once identified , fascia of the abductor hallucis and the plantar fascia are partially released around the course ...
... plantar and medial plantar branches of the posterior tibial nerve ( Fig . 15-4 ) . Following inflation of the ... fascia . Once identified , fascia of the abductor hallucis and the plantar fascia are partially released around the course ...
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... plantar fascia . The incision is deepened through the plantar subcutaneous fat . Adequate retraction of the plantar fat allows for direct visualization of the plantar aponeurosis . With a # 15 blade and under direct observation , the ...
... plantar fascia . The incision is deepened through the plantar subcutaneous fat . Adequate retraction of the plantar fat allows for direct visualization of the plantar aponeurosis . With a # 15 blade and under direct observation , the ...
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George B. Holmes. EXCISION OF PLANTAR FIBROMATOSIS The hallmark of treatment of plantar fibromatosis is the prevention of recurrence by the complete excision of the plantar fascia . This is accom- plished through an S - shaped incision ...
George B. Holmes. EXCISION OF PLANTAR FIBROMATOSIS The hallmark of treatment of plantar fibromatosis is the prevention of recurrence by the complete excision of the plantar fascia . This is accom- plished through an S - shaped incision ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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