Foot and Ankle Disorders in Children

Part 1 Principles: functional developmental anatomy and physiology of the lower extremity; general examination of the infant and the child; neurologic examination of the infant and the child; diagnositc imaging. Part 2 Congenital deformities: genetic considerations; congenital talipes enquinovarus deformity; congenital pes valgus; metatarsus adductus; tarsal coalition; miscellaneous congenital deformities; related congenital and developmental conditions of the lower extremity. Part 3 Developmental disorders: torsional and frontal plane conditions of the leg; evaluation and non-operative management of pes valgus feet; operative treatment of non-neurogenic pes valgus feet; juvenile hallux valgus; digital problems; miscellaneous conditions. Part 4 The foot and ankle in neuromuscular disease: neuromuscual disorders; operative treatment of neurogenic foot deformities. Part 5 Trauma in children: principles of fracture management in children; fractures of the foot; ankle fractures; soft tissue trauma. Part 6 Metabolic bone disorders and tumoric conditions: infection; bone tumors and tumour-like malformations of the lower extremity.