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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... posterior facet ( Fig . 12-4 ) . As this process proceeds medially , the posterior facet usually slopes slightly downward . This factor must be kept in mind during the removal of cartilage . The use of curettes avoids the thermal ...
... posterior facet ( Fig . 12-4 ) . As this process proceeds medially , the posterior facet usually slopes slightly downward . This factor must be kept in mind during the removal of cartilage . The use of curettes avoids the thermal ...
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... ( posterior facet ) fractures and tongue fractures with a joint depression component . The importance of re - establishing the normal anat- omy of the posterior facet and the normal heel height has been advocated by several authors . The ...
... ( posterior facet ) fractures and tongue fractures with a joint depression component . The importance of re - establishing the normal anat- omy of the posterior facet and the normal heel height has been advocated by several authors . The ...
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... posterior facet . The reduction is confirmed by both an intraoperative radiograph and by direct inspection of joint congruity . A freer is gently placed into the subtalar joint to assure the absence of a step - off in the posterior ...
... posterior facet . The reduction is confirmed by both an intraoperative radiograph and by direct inspection of joint congruity . A freer is gently placed into the subtalar joint to assure the absence of a step - off in the posterior ...
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