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Update on Fibro-Cartilaginous Disease, An Issue of Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. The Clinics: Internal Medicine Volume 39-3

  • Book

  • June 2022
  • Elsevier Health Science
  • ID: 5646664
In this issue of�Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery,�guest�editor�Dr.�Michael�Theodoulou�brings�his�considerable expertise to the topic of�Update on Fibro-Cartilaginous Disease.�Disease of�fibrocartilage in the foot can have severe negative impact on�patients'�quality of life.�In this issue, top experts in the field�explore strategies for managing this disease (both operative and non-operative) as well as imaging strategies, complications, and other repair techniques.
  • Contains�16�relevant, practice-oriented topics�including�types of�fibrocartilage;�hHistophysiology�of fibrocartilage;�gross�anatomy:�plantar�plate;�normal and�diseased�imaging: US/MRI; failed healing;�and more.�

  • Provides in-depth�clinical reviews�on�fibro-cartilaginous�disease,�offering�actionable insights for clinical practice.�

  • Presents the�latest information on this timely, focused topic�under the leadership of experienced editors in the field.�Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create�clinically significant,�topic-based reviews.�

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Table of Contents

Types of Fibrocartilage
Histophysiology of Fibrocartilage
Update on Fibrocartilaginous Disease Clinical Examination
The Spring Ligament Complex-Anatomy and Function
Gross Anatomy: Achilles Tendon
Anatomy: Plantar Plate
Normal and Diseased Imaging: Ultrasound/MRI
Fibrocartilaginous Tissue: Why Does It Fail to Heal?
Injuries to the Spring Ligament: Nonoperative Treatment
Nonoperative Management of the Achilles Tendon Insertion
Operative Management: Plantar Plate
Operative Management: Spring Ligament
A Critical Biomechanical Evaluation of Foot and Ankle Soft Tissue Repair

Authors

Michael Theodoulou Chief Division Podiatric Surgery,Cambridge Health Alliance.