Athletic Injuries of the Foot and Ankle

Foot & ankle injuries are common in athletes & the area of sports medicine is one of increasing interest & specialization among orthopedic surgeons. The foot & ankle are poorly covered in the literature, especially with regards to athletic injuries. This book takes a practical approach to the diagnosis & treatment, management, & rehabilitation of foot & ankle injuries. Information presented includes diagnosis, compartment syndromes, nerve injuries, approaches to recurrent instability, pedorthic management, & arthroscopy of the ankle. The book not only covers common injuries, but emphasizes other possible diagnoses that need to be excluded before proceeding to treatment.Amendola, Anunziato is the author of 'Athletic Injuries of the Foot and Ankle', published 2000 under ISBN 9780070012196 and ISBN 0070012199.