External fixation has proven a valuable tool in the effort to correct deformities, improve healing of fractures, and improve outcomes of orthopedic surgery. This expertly constructed reference, External Fixators of the Foot and Ankle, explores the ways in which external fixators are used to reduce tissue damage, reduce strain on nerves and vasculature, and improve healing in the surgical treatment of foot and ankle deformities and injuries.

Authoritative perspectives from leading orthopedic and podiatric surgeons help to build an understanding and strengthen your technique. The multidisciplinary team approach in treating complex trauma, reconstructive, or diabetic patients is emphasized throughout this textbook.  Detailed coverage of the tools of external fixation describes the roles, applications, and limitations of the various rings, rods, wires, pins, and designs used in external fixation. How-to, step-by-step instruction addresses a range of fixation procedures, helping readers understand the relevant anatomy and avoid potential complications. Abundant illustrations highlight the text, providing a surgeon’s eye view of a range of commonly performed procedures.

Inside you’ll discover…

• Authoritative perspectives from leading orthopedic and podiatric surgeons help build an understanding and strengthen your technique

• Detailed coverage of the tools of external fixation describes the roles, applications, and limitations of the various rings, rods, wires, pins, and designs used in external fixation
• Step-by-step, how-to instruction addresses a range of fixation procedures, helping you understand the relevant anatomy and avoid potential complications
• ۱,۳۰۰ illustrations highlight the text, giving you a surgeon’s eye view of a range of commonly performed procedures

Review

“Foot and ankle surgeons, whether their focus is elective reconstruction, trauma, or diabetic foot reconstruction, will find this a very useful and welcome addition to the library shelf. It has few competitors and those that do discuss principles of external fixation (for example, Ilizarov Technique for Complex Foot and Ankle Deformities, Kirienko et al. (Marcel Dekker,
۲۰۰۴) show their age when compared to this one. Surgical Reconstruction of the Diabetic Foot and Ankle, Zgonis (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 2009), certainly discusses some of the same topics, but at far less depth than this book. I recommend it heartily.”

Martin C. Yorath, DPM(Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science)

Weighted Numerical Score: 93 – 4 Stars!

Contents

۱. History and Evolution of External Fixation
۲. Safe Lower Extremity Anatomic Zones for External Fixation
۳. Biomechanics of External Fixation
۴. Circular External Fixation Components and Design Considerations
۵. Operating Room Preparation and External Fixation Equipment
۶. Stepwise Approach to Transosseous Wire and Half-pin Insertion and Tensioning
۷. Stepwise Approach to Uniplane, Biplane, Delta, and Hybrid External Fixation
۸. Stepwise Approach to Static Circular External Fixation
۹. Stepwise Approach to Taylor Spatial Frame for the Foot and Ankle
۱۰. Stepwise Approach to Forefoot Trauma and External Fixation
۱۱. Stepwise Approach to Midfoot/ Hindfoot Trauma and External Fixation
۱۲. Stepwise Approach to Ankle/Pilon Trauma and External Fixation
۱۳. Stepwise Approach to Forefoot Elective and Reconstructive Surgery with External Fixation
۱۴. Stepwise Approach to Midfoot and Hindfoot Elective and Reconstructive Surgery with External Fixation
۱۵. Stepwise Approach to Ankle Elective and Reconstructive Surgery with External Fixation
۱۶. Stepwise Approach to Charcot Midfoot Reconstruction and External Fixation
۱۷. Stepwise Approach to Charcot Hindfoot/Ankle Reconstruction and External Fixation
۱۸. Stepwise Approach to Adult and Pediatric Foot and Ankle Malunions/ Nonunions and External Fixation
۱۹. Stepwise Approach to Foot and Ankle Osteomyelitis and External Fixation
۲۰. Surgical Off-loading External Fixation and Plastic Reconstruction of the Foot and Ankle
۲۱. Stepwise Approach to Bone Loss, Transport, and Lengthening with External Fixation
۲۲. Stepwise Approach to Equinus Deformity Correction with Circular External Fixation
۲۳. External Fixation Postoperative Care and Rehabilitation