Product Description
This book covers the time from the initial acceptance of a patient as a candidate for podiatric surgery to discharge after surgery. It is written in a way that whilst each section of the book follows the one before, each stand alone. Throughout the book, highlighted 'tips' are given that cover some of the pitfalls often encountered by podiatrists, during and after surgery. It is written from the assumption that the reader is a surgical student or an assistant, with little practice or no practical experience in the operating room or assisting at surgery. The reader is taken step by step, explaining each problem or anticipated difficulty in the order that they may encounter it.
About the Author
Tom Thomson is Holder of the Meritorious Award of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, awarded in 1992 for his involvement in the introduction ofpodiatric surgical pupilage for members of the Society of Chiropodists.
He qualified in podiatric surgery in 1989 under the Society of Chiropodist's Section 6 surgical syllabus.
Tom has also organisedand run a number of courses for podiatrists wishing to train as surgeons.
In 1991 Australian podiatrists in Perth made use of his training notes that he has compiled for training British podiatrists.
He was trained by American podiatrists and have always worked with American podiatrists therefore the book reflects this and with its international approach to podiatric surgery, will appeal to podiatrists the world over.