Written in an accessible and instructive format, this richly illustrated text covers the analysis, planning, and treatment of lower limb deformities, with a view to teaching deformity correction. A foundation of understanding normal alignment is presented, using new nomenclature that is easy to remember and can even be derived without memorization. The work offers detailed information on deformities and malalignment, radiographic assessment, mechanical and anatomic axis planning, osteotomies, and hardware considerations. The part dealing with planning is further facilitated via an exercise workbook and an animated CD-ROM which is available separately. The methods taught are simple and intuitive.

Normal lower limb alignment and joint orientation

Malalignment and malorientation in the frontal plane
Radiographic assessment of lower limb deformities
Frontal plane mechanical and anatomic axis planning
Osteotomy concepts
Sagittal plane deformities
Oblique plane deformities
Translation and angulation-translation deformities
Rotation and angulation-rotation deformities
Length considerations
Hardware and osteotomy considerations
Six-Axis deformity analysis and correction
Consequences of malalignment
Malalignment due to ligamentous laxity of the knee
Knee joint line deformity sources of malalignment
Realignment for mono-compartment osteoarthritis of the knee
Sagittal plane knee considerations
Ankle and foot considerations
Hip joint considerations
Growth plate considerations
Gait considerations
Dynamic deformities and lever arm considerations
TKR and total hip replacement.