RT Book, Section
A1 McKinnis, Lynn N.
SR Print(0)
ID 1176548772
T1 RADIOLOGIC EVALUATION OF THE ANKLE AND FOOT
T2 Fundamentals of Musculoskeletal Imaging
YR 2014
FD 2014
PB F. A. Davis Company
PP New York, NY
SN 9780803638211
LK fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1176548772
RD 2024/04/16
AB Injuries  to  the  ankle  and  foot  occur  with  great  frequency.  The  ankle  is  considered  the  most  commonly  injured,  major  weight-bearing  joint  in  the  body.  However,  the  true  incidence  of  such  injuries  is  unknown,  because  a  variety  of  clinicians  treat  ankle  injuries  and  their  definitions  are  often  imprecise.  Most  ankle  injuries  are  straightforward  ligamentous  injuries.  However,  the  clinical  presentation  of  subtle  ankle  and  foot  fractures  can  be  similar  to  that  of  ankle  sprains,  and  these  fractures  can  be  missed  on  initial  examination.  Appropriate  imaging  can  minimize  delays  in  treatment  that  may  result  in  long-term  disability  and  surgery.