Abstract:
Clearly written and abundantly illustrated, Foot and Ankle Radiology, 2nd Edition provides a solid understanding of diagnostic radiology as it applies to podiatric medicine, including both normal and pathological presentations of the foot and ankle. This highly regarded text has been completely updated with all-new chapters on MR and CT imaging, digital radiography, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and more; full-color illustrations; and significant revisions throughout. With coverage of both adult and pediatric imaging, it’s your one-stop resource for the radiographic presentations of pathologic conditions of the foot and ankle.Features:
Get comprehensive coverage of everything you need to know about the principles of radiographic interpretation, normal and variant radiographic anatomy and development of the foot and ankle, and systematic evaluation of bone and joint disorders, as well as bone and joint abnormalitie. provided by publisher
Description:
2033 pages : illustration ;23 cm. || Includes index & bibliographic references || CONTENTS: Contributors -- Foreword -- Preface -- Preface to the 1st edition -- Acknowledgments -- SECTION 1: Radiography -- Radiologic Physics, Radiobiology, and Radiation Safety -- Film–Screen Radiography -- Digital Radiography -- Positioning Techniques and Terminology -- SECTION 2: Radiographic Anatomy -- The Normal Foot and Ankle -- Normal Variants and Anomalies -- CH 7: Normal Development -- CH 8: Developmental Variants -- SECTION 3: Systematic Approach to Bone and Joint Abnormalities -- Principles of Radiographic Interpretation -- View Selection for the Radiographic Study -- Systematic Evaluation of Bone and Joint Abnormalities -- SECTION 4: Positional and Developmental Abnormalities -- Principles of Biomechanical Radiographic Analysis of the Foot -- Foot Segmental Relationships and Bone Morphology -- Congenital and Developmental Pediatric Abnormalities -- SECTION 5: Bone and Joint Disorders -- Fractures and Related Conditions: Fundamentals -- Classification of Fractures and Dislocations -- Osteonecrosis and Osteochondrosis -- Bone Infection -- Joint Disease -- Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions -- Metabolic Diseases, Nutritional Disorders, and Skeletal Dysplasias -- The Diabetic Foot -- Postoperative Evaluation and Complications -- SECTION 6: Special Imaging Procedures -- Overview of Special Imaging Studies -- MRI of Foot and Ankle Pathology -- Musculoskeletal Ultrasound -- Index