Contents


Preface

This book is intended to provide a concise, yet comprehensive introduction to some common hip and ankle pathologies and their treatment. Newer concepts continue to evolve and to keep abreast with these one should have a sound basic knowledge of

The text is divided into two sections with short chapters providing a broad overview of the anatomy, pathology, and treatment. Selected references are also provided without the claim of being exhaustive and with the aim of stimulating interest and

We hope that we have succeeded in providing a useful and practical tool for the identification of some hip and ankle pathologies, and we remain open to any

> **Carlos Suarez-Ahedo** Hospital Medica Sur,

> > **Anell Olivos-Meza**

University of Virginia,

Instituto Nacional de Rehabilitación,

Mexico City

**Arie M. Rijke**

Mexico

USA

suggestions and criticisms for improvement in the future.

Every attempt has been made to narrate the concepts in a simplified manner keeping the originality. Wherever possible illustrations have been used to help the reader to understand the subject. The target audience comprises orthopedic surgeons, either in practice or in training, as well as clinicians, radiologists, and

the subject.

discussion.

physical therapists.
