Chapter 1 The Evolution of Podiatric Medical Practice and Formal Education: Chronological History Leonard A. Levy 1-1
Chapter 2 Sectional Anatomy of the Foot Scott Leum, Wayne A. Krueger 2-1
Chapter 3 Normal Biomechanics Robert D. Phillips3-1
Chapter 4 Pathomechanics of Common Foot Pathologies Scott A. Spencer 4-1
Chapter 5 The Podiatric History and Examination Myron C. Boxer 5-1
Chapter 6 Lower Extremity Edema Lawrence Harkless, Khurram H. Khan 6-1
Chapter 7 Pruritus in the Podiatric Medical Patient Leonard A. Levy 7-1
Chapter 8 Pain Management Kyle E. Hoogendoorn, Brian F. Griffin, Cheryll L. Robinson 8-1
Chapter 9 Podiatric Radiology Ronald E. Johnson 9-1
Chapter 10 General Radiology of the Foot and Ankle with Special Focus on Pedal MR Imaging Lawrence Osher 10-1
Chapter 11 Skin Biopsy in Podiatric Medical Practice Leonard A. Levy 11-1
Chapter 12 Evaluation of Arterial Flow in the Lower Extremity Arlene F. Hoffman 12-1
Chapter 13 Laboratory Medicine: Evaluation and Diagnosis Harry Burke 13-1
Chapter 14 Infectious Diseases Bryan D. Caldwell, Donald J. Adamov 14-1
Chapter 15 Tumors of the Small Bones of the Distal Lower Extremity Bradley W. Bakotic 15-1
Chapter 16 Tumors of the Skin of the Lower Extremity Bradley W. Bakotic 16-1
Chapter 17 Tumors of the Soft Tissue of the Lower Extremity Bradley W. Bakotic 17-1
Chapter 18 Hematopietic Tumors of the Lower Extremity Bradley W. Bakotic 18-1
Chapter 19 Arthritis Myron C. Boxer, Leonard A. Levy 19-1
Chapter 20 Peripheral Nerve Disorders Mark E. Landry 20-1
Chapter 21 Vascular Disorders Anthony S. Kidawa 21-1
Chapter 22 Dermatologic and Soft Tissue Disorders Daniel J. McCarthy and Bryan D. Caldwell 22-1
Chapter 23 The Nail Unit: Diseases and Disorders Myron A. Bodman 23-1
Chapter 24 Operative Care of Nail Disorders John E. Laco 24-1
Chapter 25 Diabetic and Insensitive Foot Vincent J. Hetherington, Victoria Penfield and Richard Stess 25-1
Chapter 26 Amputation of the Foot Edward L. Chairman 26-1
Chapter 27 Foot Disorders Associated with Aging Arthur E. Helfand 27-1
Chapter 28 The Pediatric Patient Vincent J. Hetherington, Janis Lehtinen, Franz Grill and Lawrence Lembach 28-1
Chapter 29 Podiatric Sports Medicine James E. Lichniak and Phillip R. Perlman 29-1
Chapter 30 The Handicapped and Disabled Podiatric Patient Leonard A. Levy 30-1
Chapter 31 Behavioral Medicine Leonard A. Levy 31-1
Chapter 32 The Plague of HIV/AIDS: Role of Podiatric Medicine Leonard A. Levy 32-1
Chapter 33 Basic Operative Procedures: Techniques and Instrumentation for Debridement of Nail and Hyperkeratotic Tissue Robert A. van Lith 33-1
Chapter 34 Orthodigita Techniques Kendrick A. Whitney and Alan K. Whitney 34-1
Chapter 35 Padding and Taping Therapy Alan K. Whitney and Kendrick A. Whitney 35-1
Chapter 36 Basic Concepts of Rehabilitation Michael Korbol 36-1
Chapter 37 Management of Lower Extremity Ulcers Kenneth G. Canter, Gerit D. Mulder, David J. Neese 37-1
Chapter 38 Introduction to Anesthesiology for Podiatric Medicine Robert C. Rogoff, H. Nkrumah Huntley 38-1
Chapter 39 Local Anesthetics Gregory S. Duncan 39-1
Chapter 40 Perioperative Considerations in Podiatric Surgery Brian Novack 40-1
Chapter 41 Lesser Metatarsal and Digital Surgery Vincent J. Mandracchia, Denise M. Mandi, Brent D. Haverstock, Donald E. Buddecke, Jr., Eric A. Barp, W. Ashton Nickles 41-1
Chapter 42 Hallux Valgus, Hallux Limitus, and First Ray Surgery Vincent J. Hetherington, Stephen F. Mielech 42-1
Chapter 43 Basics of Rearfoot Surgery Gunther Steinböck and Aaron Chokan 43-1
Chapter 44 Collapsing Pes Valgo Planus (Flexible Flatfoot) Stephen J. Miller 44-1
Chapter 45 Pes Cavus Harold W. Vogler, Daniel J. Howard 45-1
Chapter 46 Complex and Compound Foot and Ankle Deformations: Paralytic and Nonparalytic Harold W. Vogler, Gary R. Bauer 46-1
Chapter 47 Arthroscopy Matthew DeMore, III, Joseph Favazzo 47-1
Chapter 48 Soft Tissue Trauma of the Lower Extremity Vincent Mandracchia, Donald E. Buddecke Jr., Scott C. Nelson, Trenton K. Statler, Donald W. Hayes, Jr., Denise M. Mandi 48-1
Chapter 49 Foot Fractures George S. Gumann, Jr. 49-1
Chapter 50 Ankle Fractures Harold W. Vogler, Gary R. Bauer 50-1
Chapter 51 Postoperative Complications in Podiatric Surgery Marc Dolce, Donald J. Adamov 51-1
Chapter 52 Fixation Techniques in Foot and Ankle Surgery Lawrence DiDomenico, Dave Garchar 52-1
Chapter 53 Basic Biomaterials Jill S. Kawalec, Vincent J. Hetherington 53-1
Chapter 54 Surgical Wound Closure in Foot and Ankle Procedures Jose Castillo, Gary P. Jolly 54-1
Chapter 55 Clinical Indications of MRI Use in Podiatry Brian Novack, Marie Blazer 55-1

About the Author

Leonard A. Levy, D.P.M., M.P.H. Associate Dean for Education, Planning and Research; Professor of Family Medicine/Professor of Public Health, Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Vincent J. Hetherington, D.P.M., M.S. Vice President and Dean of Academic Affairs; Professor, Department of Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.

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This text book of two volumes is very detailed, has ... an integrative style and would be a significant resource of reference to any podiatric practice ... highly recommended."- John Patterson, MSc, MInstChP, DChM

" ... Two of our greatest teachers have produced a masterpiece. Bravo!" - Alan Sherman, DPM Founder, Podiatry Online and PRESENT Courseware

"... Principles and Practice of Podiatric Medicine, Second Edition, is probably the most comprehensive textbook on podiatric medicine to ever be published." - Lloyd Nesbitt, DPM Former Editor and Publisher, Canadian Podiatry Association Journal

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