title: Complications of foot and ankle surgery.
abstract: Surgery of the foot and ankle encompasses many pathologic entities, each with its own pitfalls. Some complications can be prevented through accurate diagnosis, careful patient selection, appropriate selection of surgical procedure, and thorough performance of surgical technique. Although they may arise from systemic events, immediate complications also can be diminished by training operating room personnel and nursing staff.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Southern California School of Medicine, Los Angeles, USA.
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: McAllister
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Thordarson
mesh_terms: D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education; D009872:Operating Room Technicians / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D018579:Patient Selection; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control