Handbook of Common Foot Problems

Part 1 History and basic examination of the foot: anatomy; biomechanics; evaluation; pain. Part 2 Physical examination in specific systems: observation; vascular examination; dermatologic examination; neurologic examination; musculoskeletal examination; gait examination. Part 3 Dermatology: corns and calluses; ingrown toenails; onychomycosis; dystrophic nails; comination mycotic and dystrophic nails. Part 4 Soft tissue injuries: puncture wounds; crush wounds; lacerations; sprains and stains. Part 5 Common bone injuries: Jones fracture; avulsion fracture of the base of the fifth metatarsal; hallux sesamoid fractures; metatarsal fractures; growth plates versus fractures; tuft fractures; accessory ossicles; calcaneal fractures. Part 6 Congenital anomalies: metatarsus adductus; clubfoot; flatfoot and cavus foot; polydactyly; brachymetatarsia; congenital ingrown toenail. Part 7 Acquired complaints: forefoot pain - corns, neuroma, callosities, capsulitis or bursitis, bunions; rearfoot; midfoot complaints. Part 8 Local manifestations of systemic disease: neuropathic foot; ischaemic foot; rheumatoid foot; dermatologic lesions. Part 9 Sports injuries: running injuries/overuse injuries - shin splints, tendinitis/bursitis, stress fractures; ballistic injuries - ankle sprains; childhood ankle injuries; muscle strains and ruptures.