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Book cover image of Foot and Ankle Radiology by Robert A. Christman

Authors: Robert A. Christman
ISBN-13: 9780443087820, ISBN-10: 0443087822
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Date Published: December 2002
Edition: New Edition

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Author Biography: Robert A. Christman

Book Synopsis

Christman's (radiology, Temple U. School of Podiatric Medicine) text introduces podiatric medical students to the scope of diagnostic radiology applicable to podiatric medicine, prepares podiatric medical students to apply radiography and radiographic interpretation in practice, and provides podiatric practitioners with a comprehensive base knowledge to make informed clinical decisions. Illustrated with some 900 b&w radiographs, photographs, and line drawings. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Table of Contents

Sect. 1Plain Film Radiography
1Radiation Physics, Biology, and Safety3
2Radiography Equipment Considerations and Accessories17
3Positioning Techniques and Terminology44
4Exposure Techniques and Special Considerations74
5Film Quality96
Sect. 2Radiographic Anatomy
6Principles of Radiographic Interpretation123
7The Normal Foot and Ankle130
8Normal Variants and Anomalies142
9Normal Development188
10Developmental Variants202
Sect. 3Systematic Approach to Bone and Joint Abnormalities
11View Selection for the Radiographic Study225
12Systematic Evaluation of Bone and Joint Abnormalities240
Sect. 4Radiographic Biomechanical Analysis
13Principles of Biomechanical Radiographic Analysis of the Foot261
14Foot Segmental Relationships and Bone Morphology272
15Pediatric Abnormalities of Position303
Sect. 5Special Imaging Procedures
16Overview of Special Imaging Studies317
17MRI/Cross-Sectional Imaging344
Sect. 6Bone and Joint Disorders
18Fractures and Related Conditions: Fundamentals399
19Classification of Fractures and Dislocations415
20Osteonecrosis and Osteochondrosis452
21Bone Infection466
22Joint Disease482
23Bone Tumors and Tumorlike Lesions508
24Miscellaneous Disorders548

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