Sports Injuries of the Ankle and Foot

This comprehensive, one-source reference is divided into anatomical se ctions: the forefoot, the midfoot, the hindfoot, the ankle, tendon dis orders, and orthotics and braces - each enhanced by rehabilitation pro cedures and algorithms. This easy-to-use format enables the physician to formulate a treatment plan and compare the various surgical and non -surgical options for a variety of injuries including: stress and othe r fractures, ankle instability, ruptures, sprain, ligament injuries, t endonitis, lesions, and neuropathies. As more internists and family ph ysicians increase the scope of their practices to include sports medic ine, this book reaches beyond the orthopaedic surgery market and will become a widely referred to source for the treatment of these common i njuries.