Talk:Diagnostic Imaging of the Foot and Ankle for Physical Therapists

Mike, great job! I like how you incorporated the Ottawa Ankle rules as a screen prior to seeking out radiographs for potential fractures. 

   -Thanks!

What do the letters on the hallux valgus image indicate?

   -The letters on the Hallux Valgus image are to label each line.  The study looked at a number of different angles with regards to hallux valgus deformity.

Also, on the radiograph of a syndesmotic ankle sprain – what do arrows indicate?

   -The arrows indicate "clear space" or the widening that is indicative of widening of the syndesmosis.  >5mm of clear space is considered abnormal.

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Error where #3 is (does not link to anything)

• Good call.  I have tried to correct it, but am unsure how to change the format.  Any ideas?

Hallux Valgus

Typo on "Because this is a boney deformity a radiograph is the gold standard for determining Hallux Valgus"

Should be "bony"

• Done

Fractures of the Foot/Ankle

Question: Were there any reported time-frames that are associated with imaging of the foot for fractures?  I know there are reported incidents of x-rays mis-diagnosing a fracture because it was too acute to pick up.  Thanks.

•  That can be an issue with radiographs and CT scans, so bone scans can be used to pick up fx within the first 24-48hrs that may not otherwise be picked up by radiographs or CTs.