Arthritis and Arthroplasty: the Foot and Ankle
- 1edition
- China Saunders Elsevier 2010
- 360 220x280
The Foot and Ankle is a volume in Arthritis and Arthroplasty - the first comprehensive series dealing with arthritis and arthroplasty in orthopaedic surgery. Christian Coetzee and Shepard R. Hurwitz present guidance on everything from patient selection and pre-operative planning to surgical approach and techniques. Clear, evidence-based coverage details which technology and methodology used for total joint replacement (TJR) or reconstruction is best for each patient. Access discussions of debates on minimally invasive surgery; whether metal/polyethylene, metal-metal, or ceramic-ceramic is the best/most appropriate bearing surface; cemented vs. uncemented fixation of the components; and, more. Explore alternatives to TJR in younger arthritic patients (e.g. arthroscopy, arthrodesis, osteotomy, and resurfacing) and view expertly narrated video demonstrations of surgical techniques. In addition to providing practical, pragmatic advice in a concise, readable format, this Expert Consult title offers the full text of the book, as well as links to PubMed and periodic content updates online.
Ankle Arthritis: Preoperative Considerations The Young Arthritic Ankle Tereatment Options Primary Ankle Replacement Complications of Total Ankle Arthroplasty : Avoidance and Treatment Infection in Total Ankle Arthroplasty Revision Total Ankle Arthroplasty Subtalar Arthritis Acquired Flatfoot Tarsometatarsal Arthritis Great Toe Surgical Treatment Failed Great Toe Arthroplasty