SAN FRANCISCO – [Aug. 26, 2024] – The UCSF Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is thrilled to announce the official release of the second edition of Pediatric Lower Limb Deformities, edited by Dr. Sanjeev Sabharwal, pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, and Dr. Christopher Iobst. This updated edition serves as an essential reference for healthcare professionals specializing in pediatric orthopaedics and highlights the latest advancements in the field.
Dr. Sabharwal and Dr. Iobst have expertly curated this edition to address a wide range of pediatric lower limb deformities, offering valuable insights and practical approaches for clinical care.
About the latest edition
Now in a completely revised and updated second edition, this comprehensive and generously illustrated text covers general principles and specific strategies for managing a wide range of pediatric lower limb deformities. The book is divided thematically into five sections:
- Part I covers general principles and techniques, including etiology, clinical evaluation, imaging, and surgical methods.
- Part II addresses related concepts and management options such as soft tissue contractures, amputations, and practices in resource-challenged settings.
- Part III focuses on underlying conditions including metabolic, neuromuscular, and tumor-related disorders, as well as arthrogryposis, osteogenesis imperfecta, and skeletal dysplasias.
- Part IV presents congenital and developmental disorders such as congenital femoral deficiency, hemimelias, tibial pseudoarthrosis, and Blount disease.
- Part V rounds out the book with chapters on sequelae related to various etiologies and their treatment.
New to this edition are invited commentaries from additional experts, offering further context and clinical insights. Additionally, ten new chapters have been added, covering new themes such as patient-reported outcome measures, setting up a limb deformity practice, pin site care, and management of bone defects.
The book is available for purchase on Springer, Amazon, and other major online booksellers.
About the editors
Sanjeev Sabharwal, MD, MPH, is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in limb deformities, limb length discrepancies, and complex musculoskeletal conditions. He directs the Limb Lengthening and Complex Reconstruction Center at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital. Dr. Sabharwal is also a professor of orthopaedics at UCSF and a leader in pediatric orthopaedic surgery, with extensive clinical and research expertise
Christopher Iobst, MD, is a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon specializing in limb lengthening and reconstruction. He is an award-winning expert and has contributed significantly to research and education in the field. Dr. Iobst has authored numerous articles and book chapters and is an editor of a leading textbook on limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery.
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