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 167
... proximal phalanx ( Fig . 21-2 ) . A # 11 blade is used to carefully peel the adductor tendon from the fibular sesamoid and lateral capsule . The tendon is then released from its insertion into the proximal phalanx . A Weitlaner ...
... proximal phalanx ( Fig . 21-2 ) . A # 11 blade is used to carefully peel the adductor tendon from the fibular sesamoid and lateral capsule . The tendon is then released from its insertion into the proximal phalanx . A Weitlaner ...
Page 176
... proximal medial aspect of the proximal phalanx is seen by a subperiosteal exposure . A small sagittal saw is used to make a medially based wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx ( Fig . 21-11 ) . In light of the concavity of the ...
... proximal medial aspect of the proximal phalanx is seen by a subperiosteal exposure . A small sagittal saw is used to make a medially based wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx ( Fig . 21-11 ) . In light of the concavity of the ...
Page 183
... proximal phalanx are ele- vated to allow exposure of the proximal phalanx . An oscillating saw is used to remove the proximal one - quarter to one - third of the proximal phalanx . Residual hallux valgus angulation can now be ...
... proximal phalanx are ele- vated to allow exposure of the proximal phalanx . An oscillating saw is used to remove the proximal one - quarter to one - third of the proximal phalanx . Residual hallux valgus angulation can now be ...
Contents
MANAGEMENT OF SOFT TISSUES | 9 |
Suture and Closure Techniques | 15 |
INSTRUMENTS | 21 |
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