Laser and Light Devices in Aesthetic Medicine
Laser and Light Devices in Aesthetic Medicine Jordan V. Wang, MD, MBE, MBA Nazanin Saedi, MD Chapter Highlights The use of laser, light, and energy-based devices in aesthetic medicine has…
Botulinum Toxin
Botulinum Toxin Katherine Glaser, MD Dee Anna Glaser, MD Chapter Highlights Botulinum toxin inhibits acetylcholine release from the neuromuscular junction, resulting in flaccid paralysis of muscles, with numerous applications for…
Approach to the Aesthetic Patient
Approach to the Aesthetic Patient Deirdre Hooper, MD Chapter Highlights Train your staff extensively. Consider creating a cosmetic team to educate patients on the products and services you provide. Book…
Distal Femur Resection
Distal Femur Resection Megan E. Anderson Operative Indications Malignant tumors of the distal femur—wide resection (Figure 42.1) Alternative Treatments Rotationplasty Above-knee amputation Equipment Radiolucent table (using fluoroscopy for reconstruction) Lead…
Tarsal Coalition Bar Resection
Tarsal Coalition Bar Resection Susan T. Mahan Operative Indications Presence of a tarsal coalition, most commonly either a talocalcaneal coalition (TC) or calcaneonavicular (CN) coalition in a child with foot…
Hemiepiphysiodesis and Epiphysiodesis
Hemiepiphysiodesis and Epiphysiodesis Susan T. Mahan Samantha A. Spencer Hemiepiphysiodesis With 8-Plates for Angular Deformity of Knees Operative indications Abnormal lower extremity alignment such that the mechanical axis deviation is…
Proximal Tibia Resection
Proximal Tibia Resection Carrie L. Heincelman Megan E. Anderson Operative Indications Malignant tumors of the proximal femur—wide resection Alternative Treatments Rotationplasty Through-knee or above-knee amputation Co-surgeon Plan for medial gastrocnemius…
Osteochondritis Dissecans Ankle and Knee
Osteochondritis Dissecans Ankle and Knee Dennis E. Kramer Melissa A. Christino Ankle Arthroscopy/Arthrotomy and Treatment of OCD Lesion Background: Lesion Location 10% to 25% bilateral Posteromedial lesions: 60% May be…
Minimally Invasive Techniques for Foot Deformity Correction
Minimally Invasive Techniques for Foot Deformity Correction Susan T. Mahan Collin J. May Insertion of Subtalar Extra-Articular Screw Arthroereisis for Treatment of Flexible Flatfoot in Children Operative indications: Symptomatic flexible…
Surgical Management of Crouched Gait
Surgical Management of Crouched Gait Colyn J. Watkins Anterior Screw Hemiepiphysiodesis With Medial Hamstring Release Operative Indications Crouch get with knee flexion contracture (>10°) in a child with older than…
