Operative Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery provides full-color step-by-step explanations of all operative procedures in podiatry. It contains the chapters on the foot and ankle from Sam W. Wiesel s Operative Techniques in Orthopaedic Surgery . Written by experts from leading institutions around the world this superbly illustrated volume focuses on mastery of operative techniques and also provides a thorough understanding of how to select the best procedure how to avoid complications and what outcomes to expect. The user-friendly format is ideal for quick preoperative review of the steps of a procedure. Each procedure is broken down step by step with full-color intraoperative photographs and drawings that demonstrate how to perform each technique. Extensive use of bulleted points and tables allows quick and easy reference. Each clinical problem is discussed in the same format: definition anatomy physical exams pathogenesis natural history physical findings imaging and diagnostic studies differential diagnosis non-operative management surgical management pearls and pitfalls postoperative care outcomes and complications. To ensure that the material fully meets residents needs the text was reviewed by a Residency Advisory Board.