A systematic approach for radiographically evaluating joint disease in the foot.
A methodic analysis of foot radiographs is valuable when evaluating for joint disease. The author presents a system that allows the interpreter to establish a list of expected differential diagnoses. This is especially useful when the arthritide does not present with its classic radiographic appearance.
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Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107.
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