AAOS Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Foot and Ankle, 7th Edition

This comprehensive orthopaedic resource covers all aspects of foot and ankle surgery in a single, convenient volume. Developed in partnership with the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) and edited by Loretta B. Chou, MD, FAAOS, Orthopaedic Knowledge Update®: Foot and Ankle 7 presents relevant, evidence-based information, discusses its practical application, and provides supporting references, all tailored to the needs of today’s practicing orthopaedists and trainees. Written, edited, and peer-reviewed by dedicated foot and ankle surgeons, it offers a complete guide to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of orthopaedic foot and ankle injuries and disorders, supported by the latest evidence. The OKU® subspecialty series covers most important new developments since the last volume was published in 2019.

• Covers a wide range of topics in foot and ankle surgery, focusing on proven and promising treatments and approaches for this complex area
• Provides evidence-based information, reinforced by recent prospective and randomized studies, on biomechanics and surgical techniques, special problems, and controversial topics
• Features a general review of foot and ankle topics along with updated information and important findings published in the literature from 2019 to 2023
• Each of the 29 chapters includes an annotated reference list that summarizes recent relevant studies.
• Sections are: General Foot and Ankle Topics, Neuromuscular Disease, Arthritis of the Foot and Ankle, The Forefoot, Special Problems of the Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle Trauma, Tendon Disorders and Sports-Related Foot and Ankle Injuries, and Contemporary Surgical Techniques
• Ideal for general orthopaedists specializing in foot and ankle, sports medicine, or lower extremity, as well as residents in training and those studying for Board and recertification examinations

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