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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... retinaculum , which is incised sharply in line with the incision . Immediately behind the retinaculum you will encounter the tendons of the anterior tibialis , the extensor hallucis longus , and the long toe exten- sors , depending upon ...
... retinaculum , which is incised sharply in line with the incision . Immediately behind the retinaculum you will encounter the tendons of the anterior tibialis , the extensor hallucis longus , and the long toe exten- sors , depending upon ...
Page 123
... retinaculum . Frequently ( in 50 percent of cases ) no specific external compression is found either preoperatively or at the time of surgery . Exploration should include neurolysis to complete the procedure . Closure encompasses the ...
... retinaculum . Frequently ( in 50 percent of cases ) no specific external compression is found either preoperatively or at the time of surgery . Exploration should include neurolysis to complete the procedure . Closure encompasses the ...
Page 124
... retinaculum to allow for the cautious sectioning of the retinaculum . The medial plantar nerve is identified in the dorsal aspect of the incision . Inferior and plantar to the medial branch is the lateral plantar nerve . The calcaneal ...
... retinaculum to allow for the cautious sectioning of the retinaculum . The medial plantar nerve is identified in the dorsal aspect of the incision . Inferior and plantar to the medial branch is the lateral plantar nerve . The calcaneal ...
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