Arthrosis of the ankle evaluated on films in weight-bearing position.
About 7 years after a malleolar fracture 113 patients were examined for development of arthrosis. The addition of films exposed in weight-bearing position with a.p. beam direction to views of the ankle joint exposed in supine position did not contribute to the diagnosis of arthrosis.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D005360:Fibula / Q000293:injuries; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000150:complications; D006283:Health Physics; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011187:Posture; D011859:Radiography