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  • Book
    Beat Hintermann, Roxa Ruiz.
    Summary: This book comprehensively discusses the basic and practical aspects of foot and ankle surgery applied to all pathologies resulting from instabilities of these joints, a condition that remains underestimated. Uniquely, it not only addresses injuries to the lateral ankle ligaments, but also examines injuries to the deltoid-spring ligament complex, the syndesmotic and chopart joint ligaments, as well as peritalar instability - all pathologies that have often been neglected in the past. For each type of instability, it describes the anatomical basics and the biomechanical features, allowing readers to understand the injury pattern, the subsequent symptoms and clinical findings. Further, it offers guidance on selecting the most appropriate imaging tool for diagnosis and planning surgical reconstruction. Written by world-renowned pioneers in the field, and featuring a wealth of high-quality, intraoperative pictures, the book guides readers step-by-step through the latest, innovative technical surgical solutions for each condition. With its consistent structure, from the basics to the solution, its problem-oriented approach as well as its meticulously selected iconography, this book is a must-read for all orthopedic surgeons with an interest in foot and ankle surgery whishing to explore this promising field. Further, it is a valuable resource for residents, researchers and physiotherapists wishing to gain insights into foot and ankle instability and reconstructive surgery.
    Digital Access Springer 2021
  • Article
    Lin PM.
    Neurosurgery. 1977 Sep-Oct;1(2):118-24.
    The concept of interbody (intercorporal) fusion as a useful treatment for intervertebral disc disease in the cervical area has been well received. Thirty-two years have passed since Cloward first introduced his technique of posterior lumbar intervertebral fusion. The author believes that the delayed acceptance of this procedure is due to fear of technical difficulties. A technical modification of Cloward's posterior lumbar interbody fusion is introduced. It entails better technique in controlling epidural bleeding by careful positioning of the patient and the use of oxidized cellulose as a tampon in the epidural space. The integrity of the facet is preserved through a more limited interlaminal approach. Osteosynthesis of the grafts is assured by multiple perforations of the cortical plate in accordance with Robinson's principle utilized in cervical interbody fusion. The author believes that the modification simplifies the Cloward posterior lumbar interbody fusion. It also assures better stability after surgery by retention of the facet and lessening the dangers of settlement of the graft by preservation of the cortical plate. In a series of 75 cases, tomograms made 4 months after operation have shown a viable graft with active osteosynthesis between the graft and the adjoining vertebral bodies in 94%.
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