The Foot and Ankle

Co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, The Foot and Ankle: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is a comprehensive technique-based book that presents the latest diagnostic, excisional, and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the foot and ankle. This all-encompassing resource includes preferred physical examination testing and diagnostic imaging choices in pre-operative planning and patient selection, state of the art step-by-step description of the procedures, comprehensive surgical equipment lists to perform each procedure, clear and precise indications for surgery and the thoughtful rationale behind stated contraindications, controversial indications, post-op protocols, and potential complications.

The written text is supported by numerous color images and a website with invaluable, narrated video clips depicting disease specific arthroscopic techniques specific to the foot and ankle.

Features inside The Foot and Ankle: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques:

    Narrated video accompanies all surgical techniques, focusing on the stepwise approach to each operation
    Consistent organization throughout the book results in a bulleted and user-friendly interface for a quick reference or prolonged study
    Top 5 Technical Pearls of Practice for each procedure to enhance outcomes and to avoid common pitfalls and complications
    High-quality artwork and figures to compliment clinical images
    Equipment and surgical technique checklists for quick reference prior to surgery

Each expert contributor was chosen for his or her expertise for a specific topic related to The Foot and Ankle, so the reader benefits by the highest quality and treatment recommendations to provide the most impactful care to his or her patient.

Some chapter topics include:

    Reconstruction Using Allograft and Autograft
    Lateral Approach to Subtalar Arthroscopy
    Achilles Tendinopathy
    Chondral Defects of the First MTP Joint
    Matrix-Induced Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation