This book provides an overview of calcaneal (heel) fracture management principles, emergency and complication management practices and is illustrated throughout with more than 300 full colour, highly informative drawings, photographs and radiographs. The format is simple and self explanatory, beginning with an introduction to the history and anatomy of calcaneal injuries, followed by discussion on initial diagnosis and stabilisation of fractures, recommended imaging studies, operative and non-operative management protocols and evidence-based treatment guidelines. In addition, this book features rehabilitation aspects, as well as outcome evaluation methods. This unique text is authored by highly experienced orthopaedic surgeons from Europe, the US, Canada and Asia, including Nicola Maffulli MD MS PhD FRCP FRCS (Ortho) FFSEM, President of The Italian Society of Muscles, Ligaments & Tendons, and co-author of Rotator Cuff Disorders: Basic Science and Clinical Medicine, also available from JP Medical Ltd (9781907816086). Fractures of the Calcaneus includes a DVD ROM of nine videos demonstrating surgical procedures for the management of calcaneal fractures. Key points Complete overview of diagnosis and management of calcaneal (heel) fractures Features more than 300 full colour drawings, photographs and radiographs Highly experienced, international author and editor team Includes DVD ROM demonstrating surgical techniques

A practical, hands-on manual for surgeons of all levels on the management of foot and ankle trauma. The approaches are presented in a systematic, casebased format, ranging from simple to more complex cases. It provides step-by-step coverage of a wide range of basic to advanced techniques and procedures for the management of fractures, dislocations and soft tissue injuries of the foot and ankle. While a single case can be approached in a variety of ways, this book seeks to provide important guidelines which apply to most situations that may arise in foot and ankle injuries. It will be of value to anyone providing care for foot and ankle injuries. This book focuses on: General considerations in foot and ankle surgery Clinical and radiographic evaluation Decision-making and options for nonoperative treatment Preoperative planning Surgical approaches Avoiding pitfalls Managing risks and complications Alternative techniques Postoperative rehabilitation Key features include: Contributions from 48 surgeons from 14 countries 59 detailed cases covering a comprehensive range of foot and ankle injuries More than 1,650 high-quality illustrations and images