Lippincott Williams & Wilkins New Publication Announcement April-June 2013

Medical Orthopedics

External Fixators of the Foot and Ankle By Paul Cooper, MD, Director, Foot and Ankle Center, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC; Vasilios D. Polyzois, MD, PhD , Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, 3rd Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KAT General Hospital, University of Athens Medical School, Athens, Greece; Thomas Zgonis, DPM, FACFAS , Associate Professor, Fellowship Director in Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Surgery, Chief, Division of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX Description 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 under- standing and strengthen your technique. The multidisciplinary team approach in treating complex trauma, reconstructive, or diabetic patients is emphasized throughout this textbook. Detailed cover- age 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 ad- dresses 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. FEATURES 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 Over 1,800 illustrations ▶ ▶ highlight the text, giving you a surgeon’s eye view of a range of commonly performed procedures

Hardbound / ISBN: 978-1-4511-7182-2 / ($249.00 / £162.00 / €188.00) Worldwide Approx. 432 pp. / Approx. 1800 Illus. / 600 in Full Color / 8.375 x 10.875 / December 2012

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