Contents:

2 The skin and nails in podiatry

3 Dermatological conditions of the foot and leg

4 Adult foot disorders

5 Circulatory disorders

6 Neurological disorders in the lower extremity

7 Podiatry in the management of leprosy and tropical diseases

8 Musculoskeletal disorders

9 Metabolic disorders

18 Footwear

19 Pain control

20 Local anaesthesia

21 Nail surgery

22 Diagnostic imaging

23 Podiatric surgery

24 Principles of infection control

25 Medical emergencies in podiatry

10 Management of highrisk patients

11 Podiatric management of the elderly

12 Paediatric podiatry and genetics

13 Sports medicine and injuries

14 Basic biomechanics of gait

15 Structure and function of the foot

16 Clinical therapeutics

17 Orthoses

26 Evolution and its influence on human foot function

27 Health promotion and patient education

28 Clinical governance

29 Health and safety in podiatric practice

Index

Inside Back Cover

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