Main description:

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

Contents:

Chapter 1: Historical Aspects of Calcaneus Injury
Chapter 2: Clinical Anatomy and Injury Mechanics
Chapter 3: Imaging Techniques and Image Interpretation
Chapter 4: Fracture Classification
Chapter 5: Nonoperative Management of Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 6: Operative Management: Surgical Approaches
Chapter 7: Percutaneous Reduction and Fixation of Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 8: Fixation by Extensile Lateral Approach
Chapter 9: Evolution of Implant Use and Rationale for LCP
Chapter 10: Management of Open Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 11: Primary Reconstructive Subtalar Arthrodesis
Chapter 12: Role of Bone Graft and Bone Substitutes
Chapter 13: Complications of Calcaneus Fracture other than Malunion
Chapter 14: Malunion Calcaneus: Understanding it, Classification and Treatment Planning
Chapter 15: Surgical Treatment of Calcaneus Malunion
Chapter 16: Malunion Calcaneus Minimally Invasive Surgery
Chapter 17: Outcome Evaluations of Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 18: Rehabilitation Protocols after Calcaneal Fractures
Chapter 19: Evidence Based Orthopedics: What is Optimal for Calcaneus Fracture Today

DVD Contents

Video 1: Wrinkle Sign in Skin
Video 2: Lateral Skin Incision
Video 3: Flap Elevation for Exposure
Video 4: Retraction and Fracture Exposure
Video 5: Anterior Reduction
Video 6: Posterior Reduction
Video 7: Void Filling
Video 8: Fixation to Medial Fragment
Video 9: Implant and Closure