AOT Foot Art Myths book sample

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Stefan Rammelt  |  Hans Zwipp

The Foot—Arts, Myths, and Secrets

With dozens of illustrations and images created just for this publication, and compiled by surgeons involved with the Dresden AO Foot and Ankle Courses held annually since 2002, this book will inform and entertain all trauma surgeons specializing in foot and ankle surgery. It is specifically dedicated to all AO Faculty, who devote their time and inspiration to continuous education and networking among trauma and orthopedic surgeons worldwide.

Fibula Tibia Intermedium

Tibiale 6 Centralia

Fibulare

7 Tarsalia

ISBN: 978-3-905363-11-1

www.aotrauma.org

The Foot—Arts, Myths, and Secrets

The Foot—Arts, Myths, and Secrets covers aspects at the fringes of foot and ankle surgery, providing interesting and light-hearted reading on the historical and cultural importance of the foot in literature, art, and science. Compiled by some of Europe‘s leading orthopedic surgeons, the book includes a fascinating look at the history of foot and ankle surgery, the signs and symbols about the foot brought to life in art and literature, and the great mythological tales and tragedies created in the foot‘s honor.

Stefan Rammelt  |  Hans Zwipp

The human foot is a unique and delicate structure. It is the youngest part of our skeleton, the one that literally lets us stand out among the animals. It has inspired artists of all ages and continents and has given rise to countless tales and myths over the centuries.

Stefan Rammelt  |  Hans Zwipp

The Foot Arts, Myths, and Secrets


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