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Surgery: Foot and Ankle Pathology — Expert Clinical Reference

Surgery · Clinical Specialties

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Referencia clínico-quirúrgica exhaustiva: anatomía funcional, biomecánica, semiología, clasificaciones radiológicas y de severidad, técnicas quirúrgicas y correlación clínica de las principales entidades del antepié, mediopié, retropié y tobillo.

What it covers

  1. Foot and Ankle Surgery
  2. 1. Introduction to Foot and Ankle Surgery
  3. · 1.1 Fundamental Biomechanical Concepts
  4. · 1.2 Reference Radiographic Anatomy
  5. 2. Anatomy and Applied Biomechanics
  6. · 2.1 Anatomical Organization by Regions
  7. · 2.2 Arches of the Foot
  8. · 2.3 Muscular Compartments of the Leg and Tendons of the Foot
  9. 3. Systematic Clinical Exploration
  10. · 3.1 Static and Dynamic Inspection
  11. · 3.2 Specific Maneuvers
  12. 4. Foot and Ankle Imaging Studies
  13. · 4.1 Essential Radiographic Angles and Measurements
  14. · 4.2 Role of Each Modality
  15. 5. Hallux Valgus (Bunion)
  16. · 5.1 Pathophysiology
  17. · 5.2 Severity Classification (Radiographic)
  18. · 5.3 Surgical Techniques according to Severity
  19. 6. Deformities of the Lesser Fingers
  20. · 6.1 Classification according to the Deforming Plane
  21. · 6.2 Plantar Plate Instability Syndrome
  22. · 6.3 Synovitis and Capsulitis of the 2nd MTF
  23. 7. Metatarsalgia and Morton's Neuroma
  24. · 7.1 Metatarsalgia — Etiological Classification
  25. · 7.2 Morton's neuroma
  26. 8. Hallux Rigidus
  27. · 8.1 Coughlin and Shurnas classification
  28. 9. Adult Flat Foot (Posterior Tibialis Dysfunction)
  29. · 9.1 Johnson and Strom Classification (Modified by Myerson)
  30. · 9.2 Common Surgical Procedures in Stage II PPAA
  31. 10. Cavus Foot
  32. · 10.1 Etiologies
  33. · 10.2 Coleman Maneuver (Block Test) — Essential Differentiation
  34. 11. Tarsal Coalition
  35. 12. Charcot Neuropathic Arthropathy
  36. · 12.1 Eichenholtz Classification (Evolutionary Stages)
  37. · 12.2 Anatomical Classification of Sanders and Frykberg (Pattern of Affectation)
  38. 13. Ankle Fractures
  39. · 13.1 Danis-Weber Classification (Based on Fibula Fracture Level)
  40. · 13.2 Lauge-Hansen Classification (Injury Mechanism)
  41. · 13.3 Stability Criteria and Surgical Indication
  42. · 13.4 Posterior Malleolus Fracture — Haraguchi Classification
  43. 14. Ankle Ligament Instability
  44. · 14.1 Lateral Ankle Sprain — Injury Anatomy
  45. · 14.2 Acute Sprain Severity Classification
  46. · 14.3 Chronic Ankle Instability
  47. 15. Achilles Tendon Pathology
  48. · 15.1 Achilles Tendinopathy — Topographic Classification
  49. · 15.2 Achilles Tendon Rupture
  50. 16. Osteochondral Injuries of the Talus
  51. · 16.1 Berndt and Harty Classification (Classical Radiography)
  52. · 16.2 Hepple Classification (MR — Greater Sensitivity)
  53. · 16.3 Management Algorithm
  54. 17. Plantar Fasciitis
  55. · 17.1 Risk Factors
  56. · 17.2 Clinical Presentation Characteristic
  57. · 17.3 Stepwise Management (90-95% Responds to Conservative Treatment)
  58. 18. Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
  59. · 18.1 Etiologies
  60. · 18.2 Clinic and Diagnosis
  61. 19. Diabetic Foot
  62. · 19.1 Wagner Classification (Diabetic Ulcer)
  63. · 19.2 University of Texas System (Incorporates Infection and Ischemia)
  64. · 19.3 Osteomyelitis of the Diabetic Foot — Diagnosis
  65. 20. Pediatric Foot and Ankle Pathology
  66. · 20.1 Congenital Equinovarus Foot (Clubfoot)
  67. · 20.2 Adductus Metatarsus
  68. · 20.3 Sever's Disease (Calcaneal Apophysitis)
  69. · 20.4 Köhler's Disease (Navicular Osteochondrosis)
  70. 21. Essential Classifications — Summary Table
  71. 22. General Principles of the Surgical Approach
  72. · 22.1 Frequent Boarding Routes
  73. · 22.2 Principles of Postoperative Rehabilitation

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Subject
Surgery
Category
Clinical Specialties
Type
Study Guide
Sections
73
Reviewed
2026-08-02
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