Foot and Ankle

Co-published with the Arthroscopy Association of North America, The Foot and Ankle: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques

This comprehensive technique-based book presents the latest diagnostic and reconstructive techniques in arthroscopic surgery for the foot and ankle. The Foot and Ankle: AANA Advanced Arthroscopic Surgical Techniques is authored by premier arthroscopic surgeons Drs. James W.. Stone, John G. Kennedy, and Mark Glazebook, and their international list of expert contributors.

This 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, detailed surgical equipment lists to perform each procedure, clear and precise indications for surgery and the thoughtful rationale behind contraindications, controversial indications, post-operative protocols, and potential complications. The written text is supported by numerous color images and a website with 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 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 state-of-the-art 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