This issue of the Foot & Ankle Clinics focuses exclusively on advances being made in Latin America, in an effort to include more surgeons from Latin America who are major contributors to the literature, and give them an opportunity to share ideas. The issue will cover new techniques and advances from major doctors, academics, and institutions in Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.

This issue will include papers on the following: Biomechanics of the normal and pathological ankle joint, Ankle arthrodesis versus ankle replacement, The concept of ankle joint preserving surgery, What are the issues in treatment of patients with rheumatoid arthritis when planning and performing ankle replacement?, Mobile and fixed bearing prostheses, Techniques and pitfalls with the Salto prosthesis, The Hintegra prosthesis: Techniques and pitfalls, The Mobility Total Ankle Replacement: Techniques and pitfalls, Treatment of the arthritic valgus ankle, Treatment of the arthritic varus ankle, Revision total ankle replacement, Salvage arthrodesis after failed total ankle replacement, Managing specific complications related to total ankle replacement, The New Zealand total ankle registry.

Congenital hip disease (CHD) is the main cause of secondary osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip in young adults, which accounts for almost 40% of all cases of hip OA. Total hip replacement (THR) performed using optimal techniques can achieve a radical improvement in the quality of life of adult patients. This book offers in-depth coverage of all aspects of CHD in adults and its treatment. Relevant information is first provided on the basic anatomy of the hip and OA of the hip and on the classification, epidemiology, and natural history of CHD. The now limited role of femoral and pelvic osteotomies is carefully evaluated, and the use of THR is then considered in detail. Indications and preoperative planning are discussed, and the available operative techniques, analyzed. Clear guidance is provided on overcoming major technical difficulties, and the benefits of particular approaches and techniques are highlighted. More than 180 images and numerous case studies complement this reader-friendly text. The book will be an invaluable tool for orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists and radiologists.

1. Imaging for Orthopedics (Including Normal X-rays) 2. Infection of Bone and Joints 3. Tuberculosis of Bone and Joints 4. Orthopedics Oncology 5. Fracture and Fracture Healing 6. Advanced Trauma Life Support 7. Upper Limb Traumatology 8. Spinal Injury 9. Pelvis and Hip Injury 10. Lower Limb Traumatology 11. Fracture Management 12. Amputations 13. Sports Injury 14. Neuromuscular Disease 15. Peripheral Nerve Injury 16. Joint Disorders 17. Metabolic Disorders of Bone 18. Pediatric Orthopedics 19. Osteochondritis and Avascular Necrosis 20. DNB CET Questions 21. Complete Summary of Orthopedics (Including Recent MCQs)

This issue will cover hip dysplasia from birth to geriatrics. Also included will be articles on pelvic fractures, revisions a few on pediatrics, European hip surgeons, the young adult, pathology and the natural history.

Topics will include: Instrumentation and Practical Aspects of Foot and Ankle Arthroscopy;Arthroscopic Treatment of Soft Tissue Lesions;Arthroscopic Treatment of Ankle Osteochondral Defects Arthroscopic Treatment of Anterior Ankle Impingement;Arthroscopic Ankle Arthrodesis;Arthroscopy of Smaller Joints in the Foot;Arthroscopic Applications for the Foot and Ankle Trauma

The distal radius is one of the most common fracture sites reported. There are a wide variety of therapeutic options available to treat this injury, but little data to determine which strategies provide the best long term functional outcomes. This volume utilizes the technical expertise from experts based around the world to provide a deep understanding of the current trends and evidence concerning this prevalent injury.

This issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, Guest Edited by Drs. Lyle Micheli and Pierre d'Hemecourt, focuses on Spinal Injuries in the Athlete.? Articles in this outstanding issue include: Sport Specific Biomechanics of Spinal Injuries in the Athlete (Throwing Athletes, Rotational Sports and Contact-collision); Sport Specific Biomechanics of Spinal Injuries in the Athlete (Dance, Figure Skating and Gymnastics); Back Pain in the Pediatric and Adolescent Athlete; Spinal Deformity and Congenital Abnormalities; The Young Adult Spine; The Aging Spine; Thoraco-lumbar Spine: Trauma and spinal deformity: Indications for Surgical Fusion and Return to Play Criteria; Overview of spinal interventions; Congenital and Acute Cervical Spine injuries with Return to Play Criteria; Degenerative Cervical Spine Disease; Spinal cord abnormalities; Infectious, Inflammatory, and Metabolic Diseases of the Spine; and Spinal tumors.

Bone Tumor Radiology 101 for Pathologists; Update on Arthritis; Periprosthetic Infections; Bone Cytology: A Realistic Approach for Clinical Utilization; Benign Bone-Forming Tumors; Osteocarcoma Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Osteocarcoma Differential Diagnosis Considerations; Well-differentiated Cartilage Tumors; Chondrosarcoma Variants; Giant Cell Tumor: Overview and Update; Fibro-osseous Lesions; Rounc Cell Tumors; Vacular Tumors; Pseudotumors and Reactive Lesions; Practical Work-up of Metastatic Carcinoma; Update on Treatment of Bone Tumors

The intrinsic muscles of the hand account for about 50% of grip strength and allow fine motor control. This issue will serve as a concise and comprehensive source of information on this muscle group, and procedures for treatment for chronic and traumatic problems in this group.

This issue will cover many common questions and issues that doctors in sports medicine are confronted with: when to treat injuries, tips on whether treatment can be surgical or nonsurgical, how long will player be out of the game, with or without treatment.

This Clinics issue will encompass the following topics pertaining to articular cartilage: structure, biochemistry, biomechanics, function, injury, degeneration, repair, cartilage-engineering strategies, and other treatment options

Topics in this issue include: Open Foot & Ankle Fractures/Dislocations; Digital and Metatarsal Fractures; Lisfranc's Fracture-Dislocations; Navicular and Midfoot Fractures; Talar Fractures; Calcaneal Fractures; and Achilles Tendon Ruptures.

This issue will cover the following: Re-Evaluating the Classification of Posterior Tibial Tendon Deficiency, Achilles Tendon and the Gastrocnemius Soleus Complex, Insertional Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction, Tarsal Coalitions in the Adult population, Tendon Transfer Options in Managing the Flexible AAFF, Anterior Tibial Tendon Transfer, Calcaneal Osteotomies as an Adjuvant in AAFF, Lateral Column Lengthening Osteotomies, Correction of the AAFF, Recurrent Deformity in a Flexible Foot, Rigid Arthritic Flat Foot in the Adults, Talonavicular Arthrodesis in the Abducted Flexible or Rigid Foot, Stage IV PTTD

The History and Evolution of Hand Transplantation, World Experience After More Than a Decade of Clinical Hand Transplantation, How to Establish a Hand Transplant Program, Recipient Selection - Who is the Right Candidate for Hand Transplantation? Donor-related Issues in Hand Transplantation, Surgical and Technical Aspects of Hand Transplantation - Is it Just Another Replant? Functional Outcome After Hand Transplantation - What can be Achieved? Strategies to Enhance Nerve Regeneration, Immunosuppressive Protocols and Immunological Challenges Related to Hand Transplantation, Acute and Chronic Rejection in Hand Transplantation - What have we Learned? Favoring the Risk Benefit Balance for Hand Transplantation - The Pittsburgh Approach Ethical, Financial and Policy Considerations of Hand Transplantation

Management of knee trauma has changed rapidly over the past decade, with the acquisition of additional knowledge and new surgical techniques. At present, the optimal management of knee injuries requires the synthesis of multiple approaches drawn from orthopaedics and related surgical fields. The goal of this work is to comprehensively discuss the current state of the art in management of all types of knee trauma, including soft tissue and osteoarticular injuries. In order to take care of the patient with knee trauma, the orthopaedic surgeon must be able to assess and manage injuries of menisci, ligaments, articular surfaces, and bone, as all of these structures must work harmoniously for the knee to function properly. This book has been organized into five major sections. The first section on fundamental principles covers anatomy, articular cartilage injury and repair, osteochondral fractures, soft tissue management, extensile exposure, exter nal fixation, and the use of allografts in the knee. These chapters set the stage for the second section, which covers major fractures of the distal femur and tibial plateau, and the third section, where injuries of the exten sor mechanism are discussed. In section four, injuries of the menisci and ligaments are covered comprehensively, including discussion of multiple liga ment disruptions and knee dislocations. The final section covers late recon structive problems and complications of knee trauma, including knee stiff ness, malunions and nonunions, arthrodesis, total knee replacements for posttraumatic arthritis, fractures about total knee replacement, and extensor mechanism disruption in total knee replacements."

This issue will serve as a review of current ideas and surgical trends in the management of complex cervical spine disorders. Each chapter will discuss surgical techniques will illustrative cases and end on a very contemporary evidence-based review of the literature.

Accurate interpretation of indications for treatment is the cornerstone of success in medicine. This book carefully examines the relation between clinical features, diagnosis, and choice of minimally invasive technique for a range of spine pathologies. It explains how selection of technique is intimately related to clinical and diagnostic aspects and how recognition of this relation forms the foundation for an optimal outcome. In addition to examining the various minimally invasive options, including the latest techniques, careful attention is paid to the role of medical treatment in avoiding recurrence after initial therapy. Nerve blocks, epidural injections, and intradiscal procedures are among the many options available in the armamentarium of the interventionalist, and advice is given on their use in different contexts. This volume will be of great value for neuroradiologists and others responsible for treating patients with spine disorders.

In this issue of Clinics in Sports Medicine, Dr. Stephen Brockmeier from the University of Virginia has assembled a group of experts to provide the latest updates on Rotator Cuff Surgery.? This issue begins with the epidemiology and natural history of rotator cuff tears, followed by articles on: Imaging Evaluation of the Rotator Cuff; Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: Techniques in 2012; Biologics in the Management of Rotator Cuff Surgery; Outcomes of Rotator Cuff Surgery: What Does the Evidence Tell Us?; Rotator Cuff Injury in the Overhead Athlete; Failed Rotator Cuff Surgery, Evaluation and Decision-Making; Revision Rotator Cuff Repair; Non-Arthroplasty Options for the Management of Massive and Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears; and Reverse Total Shoulder Arthroplasty for Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears and Cuff Tear Arthroplasty.

Mallet Toes, Hammertoes / Claw toes - PIP correction, Hammertoes / Clawtoes - MTP correction, Flexor-to-Extensor Transfer, Metatarsalgia: Distal Metatarsal Osteotomies, Metatarsalgia: Proximal Metatarsal Osteotomies, Crossover and Valgus Toe Deformity, Revision Lesser Toe Surgery, Freiberg's Infraction, Fifth Toe Deformities, Congenital Toe Deformities, Bunionette Deformity - Etiology & Exostectomy, Bunionette deformity - Osteotomies, Postoperative Complications

Principles of Balancing the Foot with Tendon Transfers, Basic Science of Tendon Transfers, Tendon Transfer for Ankle Equinus and Equinovarus, The Bridle Procedure, The Uses of Tendon Transfers to Correct the Cavus Foot and Ankle, Tendon Transfers About the Hallux (Jones, FHB, Hallux Varus), Forefoot Tendon Transfers, Tendon Transfers in Polio, Management of Equinovalgus Deformity, The Management of Spastic Equinovarus Deformity Following Stroke and Head Injury

Dr. Leonard Swischuk has revised his outstanding work on imaging the cervical spine in children. He draws upon his extensive experience to provide practitioners with an insightful approach to pediatric cervical spine injuries. The text covers developmental anatomy, normal variants, congenital anomalies, abnormalities of the dens, trauma, and miscellaneous abnormalities of the cervical spine. The book has several strengths that appeal to radiology residents, such as its succinct overview of the topic and helpful reference lists that guide readers to additional resources. Dr. Swischuk illustrates conditions he discusses with excellent plain film examples that help residents identify cases they are likely to encounter during board exams and in practice. Accompanying CT and MR images clarify and qualify the findings. Dr. Swischuk's direct writing style makes the complex content highly accessible, providing imaging residents with an invaluable introduction to pediatric cervical spine radiology.

This Surgical Clinics issue is Part 1 of a special two part issue on nutrition and metabolism of the surgical patient, co-guest edited by Dr. Stanley Dudrick, a pioneer in total parenteral nutrition. Part 1, guest edited by Dr. Dudrick and Dr. Juan Sanchez present topics on nutrition and metabolism for the acutely ill patient. Topics will include: metabolic considerations in management of surgical patients, sepsis associated with nutrition support of surgical patients, ? parenteral nutrition and nutrition support of surgical patients, cachexia and refeeding Syndrome, prevention and treatment of intestinal failure associated liver disease (IFALD) in neonates and children, adjuvant nutrition management of patients with liver failure, comprehensive management of patients with enteric fistulas, nutrition management of patients with malignancies of the head and neck, nutrition support of pediatric surgical patients, management of the short bowel syndrome, what, how and how much should burn patients be fed?, nutrition support in trauma and critically ill patients, and nutrition as an adjunct to management of patients with pulmonary failure.