My Experience as a Foot and Ankle Trauma Surgeon in Montreal, Canada: What's Not in the Books.
Foot and ankle fractures are sometimes seen as routine and easy to treat. However, many fractures vary from typical patterns and require more complex management. Obtaining good outcomes in these situations can be challenging. Often, the difference between average and good results has to do with preoperative planning and good surgical technique. This article outlines numerous techniques and tricks that are not always mentioned in classic textbooks. It focuses on ankle, talus, calcaneus, and midfoot fractures, and discusses numerous techniques and aids to avoid potential problems that may be encountered intraoperatively.
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal, Québec H4J 1C5, Canada; Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada. Electronic address: stephaneleduc@hotmail.com.
Stéphane
S
Leduc
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal, Québec H4J 1C5, Canada; Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada; CHU Ste-Justine, 3175 ch. De la Côte Ste-Catherine, Montréal, Québec H3T 1C5, Canada.
Marie-Lyne
ML
Nault
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal, Québec H4J 1C5, Canada; Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Dominique M
DM
Rouleau
Hôpital du Sacré-Cœur de Montréal, 5400 Boulevard Gouin Ouest, Montréal, Québec H4J 1C5, Canada; Department of Surgery, Université de Montréal, Québec, Canada.
Jonah
J
Hebert-Davies
D016512:Ankle Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D002170:Canada; D018409:Foot Injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013628:Talus / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*
Ankle trauma; Calcaneus; Foot trauma; Talus; Tips and tricks