As a result of recent advances in surgical techniques and implant technology it is now possible to perform limb reconstruction in patients with a range of congenital, posttraumatic, and postinfection pathologies. This book is a clear, practical guide to the state-of-the-art surgical procedures employed in limb reconstruction for diverse conditions. It includes precise descriptions of the techniques themselves, accompanied by numerous helpful drawings and photographs. Pearls and pitfalls are highlighted, and thorough advice is also provided on indications, preoperative planning, and postoperative follow-up. The editors have carefully selected the contributors based on their expertise, and many of the authors were themselves responsible for developing the techniques that they describe.

Complex foot deformities, correction by TSF

Combined technique: lengthening over nail
Hindfoot reconstruction by the combined technique
Knee arthrodesis for the treatment of infected knee arthrodesis
Reconstruction techniques for mega bone defects (external fixation versus titanium cages versus free vascularized fibula grefts)
Pelvic support osteotomy for the treatment of infected total hip replacement
Treatment of fibular hemimelia
Treatment of congenital pseudoarthrosis of the tibia
Treatment of proximal focal femoral deficiency
Combined technique: Fixator assisted nailing
Joint distraction for special conditions
6 axis correction of multiapical deformities
Lengthening and then plating / nailing
Use of external fixation for reconstruction following bone tumor treatment
Treatment of infected periarticular nonunions
Hindfoot reconstruction by the combined technique
Combined technique: FAN + LON
Reconstruction of segmentary defects in chronic osteomyelitis by the combined technique
Reconstruction techniques for mega bone defects (external fixation versus titanium cages versus free vascularized fibula grefts)
Treatment of severe contractures by external fixation (elbow / knee / ankle)
External fixation for spinal deformities.