Disorders of the Heel, Rearfoot, and Ankle - Hardcover

Ranawat MD, Chitranjan S.; Positano MSc MPH DPM, Rock G.

 
9780443078385: Disorders of the Heel, Rearfoot, and Ankle
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0443078386 ISBN 13: 9780443078385
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 1999

Synopsis

Presentingthe most comprehensive, in-depth reference ever published on disorders of the heel, rearfoot, and ankle. The 57 internationally recognised contributors represent a wide variety of fields including orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology, podiatry, radiology, sports medicine, and physical medicine. They explore everything from anatomy and pathophysiology through to diagnosis and the surgical and conservative treatment of a full range of clinical entities. The result is todays most multidisciplinary, well-rounded analysis of the subject.

  • Examines the latest imaging and diagnostic techniques, including clinical gait analysis and neurophysiologic testing methods
    • Covers traumatology and fractures; ankle sprains; lateral ankle instability; heel spur syndrome; plantar fasciitis; achilles tendinitis; heel tumours, and many other conditions
  • Illustrates the clinical correlations between heel, rearfoot, and ankle problems and other conditions affecting the same region
    • Discusses the role of underlying systemic diseases, such as the systemic conditions that may be indicated by foot edema
  • Reviews physical and orthotic therapy, enabling readers to incorporate these elements into patient care

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    Publisher
    Churchill Livingstone
    Publication date
    1999
    Language
    English
    ISBN 10 
    0443078386
    ISBN 13 
    9780443078385
    Binding
    Hardcover
    Edition number
    1
    Number of pages
    520