Contents:

Lengthening over Nails LON Femur and Tibia

Combined Technique Correction of Long Bone Deformities Using FixatorAssisted Nailing

Femoral and Tibial Deformity Correction and Consecutive Lengthening over an Intramedullary Nail FANLON

Hybrid Lengthening Techniques Lengthening and Then Nailing LATN and Lengthening and Then Plating LAP

Knee Arthrodesis with Monolateral External Fixator for the Treatment of Infected Knee Arthroplasty

Acute Temporary Malpositioning for Dealing with Extensive Tissue Loss After Severe HighEnergy Trauma to Extremities

Salvage of Infected Periarticular Fractures

Reconstruction of Segmentary Defects in Chronic Osteomyelitis Using the Combined Technique

Lengthening Reconstruction Surgery for Congenital Femoral Deficiency

Congenital Pseudarthrosis of the Tibia Redefined Congenital Crural Segmental Dysplasia

Treatment of Tibial Hemimelia

Distraction Arthroplasty for Ankle Osteoarthritis

Hindfoot Reconstruction by the Combined Technique

Complex Foot Deformities Correction with the Taylor Spatial Frame

Circular External Fixation of the Spine and Pelvis for Insoluble Spinal Deformities

Pelvic Inlet Reconstruction for Obstruction Associated with Lumbosacral Agenesis Utilizing Distraction Osteogenesis and Circular External Fixation


Reconstruction Techniques for Mega Bone Defects

Application of External Fixators for Reconstruction in Bone Tumor Surgery

Joint Contracture Management with External Fixators

Joint Distraction for Special Conditions

Pelvic Support Osteotomy PSO Indications Limits and Complications

Index

As a result of recent advances in surgical techniques and implant technology it is now possible to perform limb reconstruction in patients with a range of congenital, posttraumatic, and postinfection pathologies. This book is a clear, practical guide to the state-of-the-art surgical procedures employed in limb reconstruction for diverse conditions. It includes precise descriptions of the techniques themselves, accompanied by numerous helpful drawings and photographs. Pearls and pitfalls are highlighted, and thorough advice is also provided on indications, preoperative planning, and postoperative follow-up. The editors have carefully selected the contributors based on their expertise, and many of the authors were themselves responsible for developing the techniques that they describe.