Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Ankle

This book is a practical guide to the evaluation and management of surgical problems associated with the ankle. Divided into six thematic sections, it opens with general considerations for the ankle, including discussion of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the ankle joint, along with relevant radiography and evaluation of ankle pain. The subsequent sections focus on specific injury types, from soft tissue injuries of tendons and ligaments, to classification and management of the various types of ankle fractures, to diabetic and Charcot neuropathy and chronic problems such as infections, post-traumatic arthritis and osteochondral disorders. Detailed descriptions of surgical algorithms are complemented with intraoperative photos and radiographs, providing a well-rounded presentation utilizing the most up-to-date evidence and clinical guidelines.Written by experts in the field, Evaluation and Surgical Management of the Ankle will be an excellent resource for orthopedic and podiatric surgeons, residents, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. 

This book is a practical guide to the evaluation and management of surgical problems associated with the ankle. Divided into six thematic sections, it opens with general considerations for the ankle, including discussion of the anatomy, physiology and biomechanics of the ankle joint, along with relevant radiography and evaluation of ankle pain. The subsequent sections focus on specific injury types, from soft tissue injuries of tendons and ligaments, to classification and management of the various types of ankle fractures, to diabetic and Charcot neuropathy and chronic problems such as infections, post-traumatic arthritis and osteochondral disorders. Detailed descriptions of surgical algorithms are complemented with intraoperative photos and radiographs, providing a well-rounded presentation utilizing the most up-to-date evidence and clinical guidelines.

Part I. General Considerations for Ankle Injury.- Embryology, Anatomy and Physiology of the Ankle Joint.- Biomechanics of the Ankle Joint.- Radiographic Evaluation of the Ankle Joint.- Evaluation of Ankle Pain.Part II. Soft Tissue Disorders of the Ankle.- Management of Ankle Tendon Pathology.- Management of Ankle Ligament Injuries.- Management of Ankle Nerve Disorders.Part III. Ankle Fractures.- Classification of Ankle Fractures.- Pre-operative Management and Evaluation of Ankle Fractures.- Emergency Management of Ankle Fractures.- Management of Unimalleolar Fractures.- Management of Bimalleolar Fractures.- Management of Trimalleolar Fractures.- Management of Fractures of the Tibial Plafond.-  Management ofTalus Fractures.Part IV. The Diabetic Ankle.-  Management of Acute Diabetic Ankle Fractures.- Management of the Charcot Ankle.Part V. Chronic Ankle Problems.- Management of Nonunions, Malunions and Late Syndesmotic Injuries.- Management of Ankle Infections.- Non-operative Management of Ankle Arthritis.- Post-traumatic Ankle Arthritis: Fusions.- Post-traumatic Ankle Arthritis: Arthroplasty.Part VI. Selected Topics on the Ankle.- Management of Ankle Wounds.- Management of Osteochondral Disorders of the Ankle.