World Clinics: Orthopedics - Foot and Ankle Surgery Volume 2, Number 1, Vol. 2

World Clinics: Orthopedics - Foot and Ankle Surgery, Volume 2, Number 1 is the latest issue in the World Clinics: Orthopedics series. Other topics in the series include shoulder and elbow surgery, and current controversies in joint replacement.

This book is comprised of ten articles, with discussion on the latest techniques, changing treatment options and complications in foot and ankle surgery.  Articles cover important topics ranging from total ankle arthroplasty in young patients, to new trends in hallux valgus correction and lateral column lengthening for stage two posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.

The editorial team from the Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, and Hackensack University Medical Centre, New Jersey, provide comment after each article, highlighting the most important aspects of each topic. 

Key Points

• Latest issue in World Clinics: Orthopedics series
• Other topics in the series include shoulder and elbow surgery, and current controversies in joint replacement
• Discussion on the latest techniques, treatments and complications in foot and ankle surgery
• Highly experienced editorial team from the Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, and the Hackensack University Medical Centre, New Jersey, USA

• Editorial
• Abbreviations
• Total Ankle Arthroplasty in Young Patients
• Conservative versus Operative Treatment for Achilles Tendon Rupture
• Lisfranc Injuries ORIF versus Primary Arthrodesis
• Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques in Hallux Valgus Correction
• Lateral Extensile versus Sinus Tarsi Approach for Fixation of Calcaneus Fractures
• New Trends in Hallux Valgus Correction Are the Goals Changing
• Syndesmotic Fixation Suture versus Screw Fixation
• Arthroscopic-Assisted Ankle Fracture Fixation
• Lateral Column Lengthening for Stage II Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction
• Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus Treatment Options in 2014

Matthew S Austin MD
Associate Professor of Orthopedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Gregg R Klein MD
Vice-Chiarman, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hackensack University Medical Centre, Hackensack, New Jersey, USA

Guest Editor
David I Pedowitz MS MD
Assistant Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA