The Role of Osteotomy in the Correction of Congenital and Acquired Disorders of the Skeleton

• Other Authors: Waddell, James P. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2012
• Subjects: General surgery; Surgery
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

This book demonstrates specific osteotomy techniques from the skull to the hallux. The role of osteotomy in the correction of deformity is under appreciated in part because of the ubiquitous nature of joint replacement surgery. It should be remembered, however, that osteotomy has a role to play in t...