Description
Book SynopsisFractures of the calcaneus, or heel, are amongst the most common cases of foot trauma seen by orthopaedic surgeons.
The new edition of this comprehensive book provides instruction on the management of fractures, complications, and emergency situations.
The format is simple and self-explanatory, beginning with an introduction to the history and anatomy of calcaneal injuries, followed by discussion on initial diagnosis and stabilisation of fractures, recommended imaging studies, operative and non-operative management protocols and evidence-based treatment guidelines. In addition, this book features rehabilitation aspects, as well as outcome evaluation methods.
The text is highly illustrated with drawings, tables, algorithms, photographs and radiographs. Links to online operative videos are also provided.
This second edition has been fully revised and updated, with many new topics added, providing orthopaedic surgeons with the very latest advances and knowledge in their field.
The previous edition (9789350903438) published in 2013.
Table of ContentsChapter 1: Historical Aspects of Calcaneus Injury
Chapter 2: General considerations in calcaneus fracture treatment
Chapter 3: Clinical Anatomy and Injury Mechanics
Chapter 4: Imaging Techniques and Image Interpretation
Chapter 5: Fracture Classfn
Chapter 6: Non OP Rx
Chapter 7: Surgical approaches
Chapter 8: Percutaneous Reduction and Fixation of Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 9: Fixation by Extensile Lateral Approach
Chapter 10: Evolution of Implant Use
Chapter 11: Fracture ant end calcaneus
Chapter 12: Sustentacular and medial tuberosity fracture
Chapter 13: Avulsions of Tuberosity
Chapter 14: Calcaneus fracture dislocations
Chapter 15: Fractures in children and adolescents
Chapter 16: Management of Open Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 17: Primary Reconstructive Subtalar Arthrodesis
Chapter 18: Nailing for calcaneal fractures
Chapter 19: Role of Bone Graft and Bone Substitutes
Chapter 20: Complications other than Malunion
Chapter 21: Malunion Understanding
Chapter 22: Surgical Treatment of Calcaneal Malunion
Chapter 23: Malunion MIS
Chapter 24: Stress fractures of the Calcaneus
Chapter 25: Outcome evaluations
Chapter 26: Rehabilitation Protocols after Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 27: Evidence Based Orthopedics: What is Optimal for Calcaneus Fracture Today
