Book excerpt: This handbook is a comprehensive guide to foot and ankle surgery. Beginning with an extensive section on general considerations, covering not only diagnosis, referral and the operating room, topics also include non-surgical aspects such as office management, administration, research and working with residents and fellows. The following sections are divided by region of the foot, with each discussing in depth, the diagnosis and management of various abnormalities and disorders. Written by an extensive, internationally recognised author and editor team from throughout the USA, this invaluable manual includes more than 500 full colour clinical photographs and illustrations. Key points Comprehensive guide to foot and ankle surgery Covers all sections of the foot and associated disorders Includes non-surgical considerations Extensive US author and editor team