Full Description
This book focuses on Müller-Weiss disease. It explores its aetiology and pathogenesis, clinical and radiological features, classification systems, nonoperative and operative treatments, to inform on all aspects of the subject and offer future directions for treatment and research. It addresses various misconceptions and controversies regarding basic essential aspects of the disease such as clinical deformities and radiological abnormalities that define the disease.
Comprehensive Guide to Müller-Weiss Disease dives into the unknowns about the condition, including all aspects of the management of the disease. Having been classified as a rare disease, the incidence of Müller-Weiss disease has increased exponentially worldwide, mainly due to increasing awareness and recognition in recent years. Therefore, this resource represents an informative book for physicians who diagnose and treat patients with Müller-Weiss disease, including orthopedic foot and ankle surgeons, podiatrists and podiatric surgeons, radiologists, rheumatologists and other health professionals with specialist foot and ankle interest.
Contents
Aetiology and Pathogenesis.- Clinical Features.- Radiographic Features.- Classification Systems.- Non-Operative Treatment.- Planning for Surgery.- Surgery of Müller-Weiss disease: The case for Talonavicular-cuneiform arthrodesis.- Surgery 2: Joint Preserving Surgery.- Surgery 3: The case for save as many Joints as Possible - The SamJap approach.- Surgery 4: The case for Selective Arthrodesis.- Surgery 5: Bone Graft Material in Müller-Weiss Disease.- Past, Present and Future Directions.
