Foot and Ankle Radiology

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Author: Robert A. Christman

ISBN-10: 0443087822

ISBN-13: 9780443087820

Category: Podiatry

This text/atlas of radiography introduces the scope of diagnostic radiology applicable to podiatric medicine, including normal and pathological presentations of the foot and ankle. It covers the principles of radiographic interpretation, normal and variant radiographic anatomy and development of the foot and ankle, systematic evaluation of bone and joint disorders, as well as bone and joint abnormalities. An excellent guide to the radiographic presentations of pathologic conditions, this book...

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Christman's (radiology, Temple U. School of Podiatric Medicine) text introduces podiatric medical students to the scope of diagnostic radiology applicable to podiatric medicine, prepares podiatric medical students to apply radiography and radiographic interpretation in practice, and provides podiatric practitioners with a comprehensive base knowledge to make informed clinical decisions. Illustrated with some 900 b&w radiographs, photographs, and line drawings. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Sect. 1Plain Film Radiography1Radiation Physics, Biology, and Safety32Radiography Equipment Considerations and Accessories173Positioning Techniques and Terminology444Exposure Techniques and Special Considerations745Film Quality96Sect. 2Radiographic Anatomy6Principles of Radiographic Interpretation1237The Normal Foot and Ankle1308Normal Variants and Anomalies1429Normal Development18810Developmental Variants202Sect. 3Systematic Approach to Bone and Joint Abnormalities11View Selection for the Radiographic Study22512Systematic Evaluation of Bone and Joint Abnormalities240Sect. 4Radiographic Biomechanical Analysis13Principles of Biomechanical Radiographic Analysis of the Foot26114Foot Segmental Relationships and Bone Morphology27215Pediatric Abnormalities of Position303Sect. 5Special Imaging Procedures16Overview of Special Imaging Studies31717MRI/Cross-Sectional Imaging344Sect. 6Bone and Joint Disorders18Fractures and Related Conditions: Fundamentals39919Classification of Fractures and Dislocations41520Osteonecrosis and Osteochondrosis45221Bone Infection46622Joint Disease48223Bone Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions50824Miscellaneous Disorders548