Foot and Ankle Radiology

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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 abnormalities.Make the most of all imaging procedures with new content on MR, CT, PET, SPECT, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.Address challenging issues with confidence, thanks to new chapters on The Diabetic Foot and Postoperative Evaluation and Complications.Visualize key concepts, disorders, and procedures easily with more than 1,000 high-quality radiographs and full-color illustrations.Quickly see how to systematically analyze a radiograph and identify conditions that are intrinsic to the foot or that represent manifestations of extrinsic disease.Gain a better understanding of both normal and variant radiographic anatomy, as well as both adult and pediatric imaging of the foot and ankle.Now with the print edition, enjoy the bundled interactive eBook edition, offering tablet, smartphone, or online access to:Complete content with enhanced navigation .Powerful search tools and smart navigation cross-links that pull results from content in the book, your notes, and even the web.Cross-linked pages, references, and more for easy navigation.A highlighting tool for easier reference of key content throughout the text.The ability to take and share notes with friends and colleagues.Quick reference tabbing to save your favorite content for future use. Cover Contents SECTION 1: Radiography CHAPTER 1: Radiologic Physics, Radiobiology, and Radiation Safety CHAPTER 2: Film—Screen Radiography CHAPTER 3: Digital Radiography CHAPTER 4: Positioning Techniques and Terminology SECTION 2: Radiographic Anatomy CHAPTER 5: The Normal Foot and Ankle CHAPTER 6: Normal Variants and Anomalies CHAPTER 7: Normal Development CHAPTER 8: Developmental Variants SECTION 3: Systematic Approach to Bone and Joint Abnormalities CHAPTER 9: Principles of Radiographic Interpretation CHAPTER 10: View Selection for the Radiographic Study CHAPTER 11: Systematic Evaluation of Bone and Joint Abnormalities SECTION 4: Positional and Developmental Abnormalities CHAPTER 12: Principles of Biomechanical Radiographic Analysis of the Foot CHAPTER 13: Foot Segmental Relationships and Bone Morphology CHAPTER 14: Congenital and Developmental Pediatric Abnormalities SECTION 5: Bone and Joint Disorders CHAPTER 15: Fractures and Related Conditions: Fundamentals CHAPTER 16: Classification of Fractures and Dislocations CHAPTER 17: Osteonecrosis and Osteochondrosis CHAPTER 18: Bone Infection CHAPTER 19: Joint Disease CHAPTER 20: Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions CHAPTER 21: Metabolic Diseases, Nutritional Disorders, and Skeletal Dysplasias CHAPTER 22: The Diabetic Foot CHAPTER 23: Postoperative Evaluation and Complications SECTION 6: Special Imaging Procedures CHAPTER 24: Overview of Special Imaging Studies CHAPTER 25: Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Foot and Ankle Pathology CHAPTER 26: Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Index