Procedure 44 Knee Fusion for Prosthetic Conversion in Proximal Focal Femoral Deficiency Arthrodesis of the knee converts the proximal focal femoral–deficient limb into a stable limb by removing the intercalated…
Procedure 10 Pemberton Osteotomy (see Video 4) The skin of the affected side of the abdomen and pelvis and the entire lower limb are prepared with the patient lying on…
Procedure 51 Correction of Hammer Toe by Resection and Arthrodesis of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Operative Technique A, A 3- to 4-cm longitudinal incision is made over the dorsal aspect…
Procedure 39 Ponte Osteotomy Operative Technique A, After the posterior spine has been stripped of its paraspinal muscles, Ponte osteotomies can be completed either before or after pedicle screws are…
Procedure 11 Salter Innominate Osteotomy Operative Technique (see Video 5) A to D, The Salter innominate osteotomy is based on the redirection of the acetabulum as a unit by hinging…
Procedure 49 Dorsal Wedge Resection for Pes Cavus The dorsal aspect of the tarsal bones may be exposed by several means. Cole and Japas make a single dorsal longitudinal incision…
Procedure 47 Transfer of the Long Toe Extensors to the Heads of the Metatarsals (Jones Transfer) A, A longitudinal incision is made on the dorsomedial aspect of the first metatarsal…
Procedure 36 Fractional Lengthening of the Finger and Wrist Flexors in the Forearm Operative Technique A, A midline longitudinal incision is made in the middle three fourths of the volar…
