This practical text reviews the most recent literature supporting clinical decisions regarding over a dozen common foot and ankle conditions, along with presentations of the techniques themselves, both surgical and non-surgical. The conditions are presented anatomically from forefoot to ankle, beginning with issues surrounding toenails, such as fungal infection and treatment of ingrown toenails, then proceeds to discuss the toes and toe joints, including hammertoe fixation, 2nd MPJ pathology, and Lapidus bunionectomy. Treatmentsfor arthritis of the midfoot and flatfoot follow, along with arthroscopy and arthroplasty of the ankle, surgical and non-surgical approaches for Achilles tendon ruptures, and treatments for Charcot neuroarthropathy, clubfoot and general considerations of wound care of the foot and ankle. Throughout, an emphasis is placed on the best available evidence for each treatment strategy.

Evidence-Based Podiatry will be a valuable resource for podiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, and residents, fellows and trainees treating these common foot and ankle conditions.

Critical Reception and Reviews of Evidence-Based Podiatry:

1. Strong emphasis on evidence-based practice

• The book is consistently described as focusing on “the best available evidence” for clinical decision-making.
• This aligns with broader trends in podiatry, where clinicians are increasingly expected to rely on systematic reviews and high-quality research synthesis.

2. Practical, clinically oriented structure

• The text is described as a “practical guide” covering common foot and ankle conditions step-by-step.
• Topics are organized anatomically (forefoot → ankle), including:
  • Toenail disorders
  • Hammertoe and bunions
  • Midfoot arthritis and flatfoot
  • Achilles tendon rupture
  • Charcot neuroarthropathy and wound care

3. Balanced coverage of surgical and non-surgical care

• A recurring point in descriptions is the inclusion of both surgical and conservative treatments.

4. Target audience: professional and academic

• The book is consistently positioned for:
  • practicing podiatrists
  • orthopedic surgeons
  • residents and trainees

Across descriptions and limited commentary, the book is generally characterized as:

• Strengths
  • Evidence-driven clinical guidance
  • Practical, case-based organization
  • Covers a wide range of foot and ankle conditions
  • Integrates surgical + non-surgical approaches
• Weaknesses / gaps
  • No substantial public review base
  • Likely dense and specialized
  • Limited appeal outside professional audiences

Final takeaway

Even though traditional “reviews” are scarce, the available commentary paints the book as a serious clinical reference text—valued for its evidence-based rigor and practical application, rather than narrative readability or broad accessibility.