Radiologic aspects of aging in the foot.
This article discusses technical and radiologic aspects that should be considered when evaluating the geriatric population. Potential errors and accidents will be reduced and the office will function more efficiently by advance preparation. The interpreter must be aware of anatomic variations that could potentially be misdiagnosed as a pathologic condition. Finally, the radiographic presentation of disease may differ from that presenting in younger age groups.
Christman
R A
RA
Department of Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia.
Zulli
L P
LP
D000368:Aged; D005528:Foot / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005534:Foot Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods