Overview
- The first book of its kind to focus exclusively on common fusion procedures for the foot and ankle (arthrodesis)
- Covers arthrodesis of the ankle, hindfoot, midfoot and forefoot, with chapters including an overview of the indications, surgical techniques, clinical pearls and pitfalls, and case examples
- Excellent for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, residents and fellows
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Table of contents (10 chapters)
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Front Matter
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The Hindfoot
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Front Matter
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The Midfoot
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Front Matter
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The Forefoot
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Front Matter
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Back Matter
Keywords
- Ankle fusion
- Arthritis
- Arthrodesis
- Extended ankle fusion
- First MTP fusion
- Foot fusion
- Hammertoe
- Isolated hindfoot fusion
- Midfoot Charcot fusion
- Minimally invasive fusion
- Navicular-cuneiform fusion
- Neuropathy
- Open fusion
- Pantalar fusion
- PIP fusion
- Tarsometatarsal fusion
- Tibiotalocalcaneal fusion
- Triple fusion
About this book
This unique book is a focused and comprehensive presentation of common fusion procedures (arthrodesis) for the foot and ankle, including patient selection, pre-operative assessment, intra-operative decision-making, and post-operative assessment. Sensibly divided into sections on the ankle, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot, each chapter concentrates on a specific fusion procedure for each area, including both open and minimally invasive surgical techniques. The chapters open with an overview of the procedure, including relevant historical points, evaluation, and indications and contraindications, then provide a detailed description of the techniques themselves, including clinical pearls and pitfalls. Case material is included as well, providing real-world illustration of each technique.
Since arthrodesis can have a permanent effect on the gait of the patient, the procedure needs to be planned and performed with the utmost care and attention. With that focus clearly in mind, Foot and Ankle Fusions is an excellent resource for orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, residents and fellows.
Reviews
“This is a highly specialized book, concentrating only on foot and ankle pathologies which need fusion treatment. lt is a surgical technique guidebook and provides clear instruction including patient selection, preoperative assessment, intraoperative decision-making, and postoperative assessment. Case discussions provide useful illustrations of each technique. … 1 recommend this book to foot and ankle surgeons and fellows and general orthopaedic surgeons performing fusions. lt is not intended for beginners.” (S. W. Kong, The Bone & Joint Journal, Vol. 100-B, 9, September, 2018)
Editors and Affiliations
About the editors
Jeremy T. Smith, MD, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Foot and Ankle Fusions
Book Subtitle: Indications and Surgical Techniques
Editors: Christopher P. Chiodo, Jeremy T. Smith
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43017-1
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Medicine, Medicine (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing AG 2018
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-43016-4Published: 13 December 2017
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-82716-2Published: 05 September 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-43017-1Published: 02 December 2017
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 166
Number of Illustrations: 52 b/w illustrations, 46 illustrations in colour
Topics: Orthopedics, Sports Medicine