Principles and Management of Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformities and Malformations

The most complex fields are often the most challenging to teach; thankfully, Principles and Management of Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformities and Malformations was written by the most renowned teacher in pediatric foot and ankle surgery, offering orthopedists, foot and ankle surgeons and podiatrists an invaluable and comprehensive guide to the assessment and treatment of children’s feet. This text was designed to be practical, accessible, and immediately applicable—focusing on principles of treatment rather than reductive “cookbook” approaches that privilege piecemeal techniques over holistic understanding. Don’t fall behind in the evolving field of child foot deformities and malformations. Stay current and informed through key principles of assessment and management, conveyed by an orthopedic surgeon with almost three decades of experience.

Features:

• Tables, illustrations, and bullet points for added readability
• Special topic including rare iatrogenic and idiopathic deformities
• How-to guides to soft tissue and bony procedural techniques
• Intricate illustrations accompany surgical instruction
• Detailed descriptions of soft-tissue and bone procedures, with treatment recommendations

Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:

• Complete content with enhanced navigation
• A powerful search that pulls results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web
• Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation
• Highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text
• Ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues
• Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use

What do the reviews of this book generally say?
Although there are very few public customer ratings on general retail sites (many platforms show no star reviews at all), the book is widely well-regarded in professional and academic circles for its clarity, depth, and practical value as a clinical reference.

Strengths Highlighted by Reviewers:
1. Thorough and Practical Clinical Reference
The text is praised for covering a wide range of pediatric foot and ankle deformities with detailed, clinically applicable guidance — from diagnosis and biomechanics to nonoperative and surgical management. It’s considered especially useful for orthopaedic surgeons, foot and ankle specialists, and trainees.
2. Principles-Based Rather Than “Cookbook” Instructions
One key point repeated in professional descriptions is that Mosca’s approach focuses on principles of assessment and management, not just lists of procedures tied to specific diagnoses. This means the book helps readers understand the why behind treatment choices, not just the how.
3. Clear, Accessible Presentation
Many reviewers note that the writing is “concise and elegant,” with tables, bullet points, illustrations, and photos that make complex content more digestible — a feature that’s particularly valuable given the subject’s technical complexity.
4. Useful for Both Common and Rare Conditions
The book doesn’t just cover standard pediatric foot problems; it also includes less common idiopathic and iatrogenic deformities, which reviewers and clinicians appreciate because they are often poorly addressed elsewhere.

Among clinicians and specialists who’ve commented, Principles and Management of Pediatric Foot and Ankle Deformities and Malformations is seen as a valuable, authoritative, and practical resource — especially for those who want a deeper understanding of pediatric foot and ankle pathology and treatment beyond surface-level “technique books.”