Fractures of the Foot and Ankle by George Gumann, DPM is a definitive reference on foot and ankle fractures, covering all of the common fractures, as well as variations, detailing the mechanisms of injury, physical findings, and treatment options. Controversies in treatment and inappropriate treatment are also included.
This is the first book of its kind to focus solely on fractures of the foot and ankle.
Fractures of the Foot and Ankle reviews both nonoperative and operative management of common and less common fractures of the foot and ankle.
- Includes comprehensive discussions of fracture fixation principles and techniques and complications of foot and ankle fractures.
- Covers mechanisms of injury, clinical findings, and general treatment considerations.
- Fractures of the foot and ankle in children and adolescents are covered in a separate chapter to address the many ways in which a child’s foot and ankle must be managed differently from an adult foot and ankle.
- Over 1100 illustrations, including photos, radiographs, and line drawings, demonstrate types of fractures, surgical approaches, and operative techniques.
- Numerous boxes and tables highlight key information.
- Features more than 800 references to key literature on foot and ankle fractures and their management.
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The gold standard prep for board exams….period.
Table of Contents for Fractures of the Foot and Ankle:
1. Open Fractures
2. Phalangeal and Metatarsal
3. Lisfranc and Midfoot Fractures
4. Talar Fractures
5. Calcaneal Fractures
6. Ankle Fractures
7. Ankle and Foot Fractures in Children and Adolescents
8. Pilon Fractures
About the author of Fractures of the Foot and Ankle:
George Gumann, DPM was the Podiatric Service Chief, Martin Army Community Hospital in Fort Benning, GA
Title: Fractures of the Foot and Ankle
Author: George Gumann
Published: June 14, 2004
Other books on foot and lower limb trauma:
Stress fractures | Fractures | Calcaneus Fracture | Cuboid Fracture | Fifth Metatarsal Fractures | Hallux fractures | LisFranc Fracture | Navicular Fracture | Sesamoid Fractures | Talus Fractures
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