Foot Ankle Deformity in the Child, An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Maurizio De Pellegrin, will discuss Advances in Foot Ankle Deformity in the Child. Topics include recurrent congenital clubfoot, cerebral palsy, neurologic disorders, brachymetatarsia, neglected clubfoot, talectomy, overcorrected clubfoot, subtalar arthroereisis, juvenile hallux valgus, ilizarov technique, benign and malignant tumors, calcaneo-navicular and talocalcaneal coalitions, and congenital vertical talus.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest edited by Dr. Maurizio De Pellegrin, will delve into the realm of Advances in Foot and Ankle Deformity in the Child. Selected annually by the esteemed Consulting Editor, Dr. Mark Myerson, this issue stands as one of four distinguished installments in the series. Within its pages, readers will encounter a comprehensive exploration of various topics, including:

The treatment of recurrent congenital clubfoot, a condition that affects a significant number of children.

The foot in Cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that impacts movement and coordination.

The foot in neurologic disorders, encompassing a range of conditions that affect the nervous system.

The surgical treatment of Brachymetatarsia, a condition where one or more toes are unusually short.

The treatment of neglected clubfoot, a condition that, if left untreated, can lead to long-term complications.

Talectomy in severe neglected clubfoot, a surgical procedure aimed at correcting the foot's deformity.

The overcorrected clubfoot in children, a situation where corrective surgery has resulted in an excessively straight foot.

Subtalar Arthroereisis for surgical treatment of flexible flatfoot, a procedure that addresses foot deformities caused by weak ankle joints.

Juvenile Hallux valgus, a common foot deformity in children characterized by an inward curvature of the big toe.

Ilizarov technique in severe pediatric foot disorders, a specialized method of bone healing and correction.

Benign and malignant tumors in the child foot and ankle, a topic of vital importance in pediatric orthopedics.

Surgical treatment of Calcaneo-navicular and of Talocalcaneal coalitions, complex conditions that affect the ankle and foot joints.

Congenital vertical talus, a rare foot deformity where the talus bone develops abnormally.

Bony Procedures for correction of flatfoot deformity, a range of surgical interventions aimed at restoring proper foot alignment.

Surgical treatment of complex Coalitions, a group of conditions that involve multiple joints in the foot and ankle.

This issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, under the guidance of Dr. Maurizio De Pellegrin and with the expertise of Dr. Mark Myerson, promises to provide a comprehensive and insightful examination of the latest advancements in the field of Foot and Ankle Deformity in the Child. It serves as a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, and parents seeking to stay informed and up-to-date on the latest developments in this specialized area.

Weight: 688g
Dimension: 159 x 238 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323835749