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A Lecture on Loxarthrus, or Club-Foot (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Mütter, Thomas D.

 
9781332267569: A Lecture on Loxarthrus, or Club-Foot (Classic Reprint)

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Unlocking the mystery of club foot and its treatment — a clear, practical overview of one of orthopedics’ most discussed conditions. This edition presents a surgeon’s approach to understanding Varus, Valgus, and Pes Equinus, and how these deformities are diagnosed and corrected.

This book explains what club foot looks like, why it happens, and how doctors decide the best plan of action. It blends careful observations with hands‑on guidance, including how to use, adjust, and care for corrective devices and casts. It also shares real cases, showing how treatment has evolved and what patients can expect through the care process.


  • How doctors classify the three main forms of club foot and their varieties.

  • Causes—congenital and acquired—along with practical implications for treatment.

  • Step‑by‑step descriptions of the corrective approaches, from gentle extension to tendon division.

  • How to apply and monitor apparatus, braces, and postoperative care for best results.



Ideal for students, medical professionals, and anyone curious about orthopedic history and practice, this edition offers a grounded, example‑driven look at a treatable condition with a long, instructive history.

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