Limb Correction Surgery: Mastering the Art of Limb Alignment

With over 30 years of experience teaching limb correction surgery at the annual Baltimore Limb Deformity Course (www.DeformityCourse.com), we have distilled our expertise into this concise guide for beginners. The Art of Limb Alignment is your roadmap to understanding and treating lower extremity deformities.

Understanding Limb Malalignment: A Critical Task for Surgeons

To correct limb deformities, surgeons must first characterize the deformity: Is the bone angulated? In what direction? What is the level and apex of the deformity? What is the magnitude of the deformity? Is the bone short or rotated on its axis? These crucial questions must be answered before developing an effective treatment plan.

Comprehensive Patient Evaluation: A New Chapter

In our new Chapter 3, we provide guidance on comprehensive history collection and thorough physical exams for both adult and pediatric patients. Includes practical checklists, case sheets, and tips for evaluating new patients, examining gait, hip, knee, and ankle, and preparing patients for surgery. We also cover considerations for skin and soft tissue.

Osteotomy Rules and Considerations

This eleventh edition includes an updated Chapter 6, featuring a section reviewing osteotomy rules and considerations. Learn about optimal locations for the osteotomy and hinge point, their impact on appearance and alignment, and multiple placement scenarios for both bone cut and thumbtack. Two vital osteotomy rules are also provided to aid understanding.

Eleven new original illustrations have been added to clarify these complex osteotomy concepts.

Further Improvements

We have rearranged the chapter sequencing for a more natural reading progression, relocating the Natural History of Malalignment chapter to an earlier position. Additionally, physical copies now include a subject index at the rear of the book.

The Art of Limb Alignment is designed to be concise, easy to master, and a valuable resource for surgeons seeking to improve their skills. Embark on this journey with us, and discover the art of limb alignment.

Product Details:

• Publisher: Independently published
• Publication Date: July 20, 2022
• Language: English
• Pages: 342
• ISBN-13: 979-8429178394

Enhance your knowledge and skills in limb correction surgery with The Art of Limb Alignment.