New Trends on Circular External Fixation in the Foot and Ankle An issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics of North America

In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Gonzalo Bastias brings his considerable expertise to the topic of New Trends on Circular External Fixation in the Foot and Ankle. Top experts share their knowledge and expertise in the area of external fixation, which is an important contributor to the success of injury treatment. Articles cover anatomical considerations, basic ring fixator configurations, common complications, and more. Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including safety corridors and anatomical considerations for external fixation in the foot and ankle; hexapod software planning for correction of foot and ankle deformities; minimally invasive treatment of pilon fractures using circular fixation; ankle distraction arthroplasty: evidence and current indications; common complications, problems and obstacles of ring fixation in the foot and ankle; and moreProvides in-depth clinical reviews on new trends on circular external fixation in the foot and ankle, offering actionable insights for clinical practicePresents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews