Disorders of the Heel, Rearfoot, and Ankle

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Presentingthe most comprehensive, in-depth reference ever published on disorders of the heel, rearfoot, and ankle. The 57 internationally recognised contributors represent a wide variety of fields including orthopaedic surgery, rheumatology, podiatry, radiology, sports medicine, and physical medicine. They explore everything from anatomy and pathophysiology through to diagnosis and the surgical and conservative treatment of a full range of clinical entities. The result is todays most multidisciplinary, well-rounded analysis of the subject.

Examines the latest imaging and diagnostic techniques, including clinical gait analysis and neurophysiologic testing methods

Covers traumatology and fractures; ankle sprains; lateral ankle instability; heel spur syndrome; plantar fasciitis; achilles tendinitis; heel tumours, and many other conditions

Illustrates the clinical correlations between heel, rearfoot, and ankle problems and other conditions affecting the same region

Discusses the role of underlying systemic diseases, such as the systemic conditions that may be indicated by foot edema

Reviews physical and orthotic therapy, enabling readers to incorporate these elements into patient care

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