Publisher's Synopsis
Written by more than 20 noted authorities, this book aims to be the most comprehensive reference on the diagnosis and management of pediatric foot and ankle disorders. It provides complete and current information on the anatomy, etiology, clinical features and presentation, natural history, radiographic, MRI, and CT evaluation, and treatment of all congenital and acquired conditions, both common and rare - from flatfoot and sports injuries to neuromuscular diseases, pedal involvement in systemic diseases, genetic conditions with pedal abnormalities, and congenital and acquired amputation. Surgical and nonsurgical treatment options, as well as common complications, are discussed in detail (A chapter is devoted to complications of clubfoot surgery). Reviews of normal anatomy, normal and abnormal gait, and orthotics are also included. More than 700 radiographs, photographs, and line drawings complement the text.
