title: Radiographic manifestations of rheumatic diseases affecting the foot and ankle.
abstract: Radiologic evaluation of the foot and ankle affected by rheumatic disease involves objective assessment of the radiologic changes that may be associated with a specific arthritis. Assessment of the severity of involvement and evaluation of progression or regression of the disease are important in the treatment regimen and ultimate clinical outcome of every patient.
mesh_terms: D000843:Ankle Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005528:Foot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013640:Tarsal Joints / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*