Orthopaedic Knowledge Update: Foot and Ankle 5

OKU:: Foot and Ankle 5 provides a precise blend of relevant information, the current application of knowledge, and supporting references in an all-inclusive foot and ankle resource that will carry you from pre to post op, and everything in between. Developed by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society® (AOFAS) and published by AAOS, this comprehensive resource spans all facets of foot and ankle surgery, with concentrated coverage of significant developments from the past five years, condensed into a single volume for your convenience. Find evidence-based information, reinforced by recent prospective and randomized studies, on biomechanics and surgical techniques, to special problems and controversial topics, including:: Ankle arthritis—expanded into two chapters! Includes joint preservation techniques, arthrodesis, and total ankle arthroplasty Osteochondral lesions of the talus Calcaneal fractures Talus fractures Sports injuries, disorders of the Achilles and peroneal tendons Ankle and foot arthroscopy, including tendoscopy Chapters are written, edited, and peer-reviewed by dedicated foot and ankle surgeons—all experts in the field. The result is a complete guide to the diagnosis, treatment and management of orthopaedic foot and ankle injuries and disorders, supported by the latest evidence. Sections are:: General Foot and Ankle Topics Neuromuscular Disease Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle The Forefoot Special Problems of the Foot and Ankle Foot and Ankle Trauma Tendon Disorders and Sports-Related Foot and Ankle Injuries