Principles of deformity correction /

Principles of Deformity Correction is a comprehensive text on the analysis, planning, and treatment of lower limb deformities in an accessible and instructive format. It teaches the analysis, planning, and methods of deformity correction. A foundation of understanding normal alignment is presented,...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Paley, Dror (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer, [2005]
Edition:Corrected 3rd printing, 2005.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Normal lower limb alignment and joint orientation
  • Malalignment and malorientation in the frontal plane
  • Radiographic assessment of lower limb deformities
  • Frontal plane mechanical and anatomic axis planning
  • Osteotomy concepts
  • Sagittal plane deformities
  • Oblique plane deformities
  • Translation and angulation-translation deformities
  • Rotation and angulation-rotation deformities
  • Length considerations
  • Hardware and osteotomy considerations
  • Six-Axis deformity analysis and correction
  • Consequences of malalignment
  • Malalignment due to ligamentous laxity of the knee
  • Knee joint line deformity sources of malalignment
  • Realignment for mono-compartment osteoarthritis of the knee
  • Sagittal plane knee considerations
  • Ankle and foot considerations
  • Hip joint considerations
  • Growth plate considerations
  • Gait considerations
  • Dynamic deformities and lever arm considerations
  • TKR and total hip replacement.