Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Apr 1991

A systematic approach for radiographically evaluating joint disease in the foot

RA ChristmanDepartment of Medicine, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107.

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https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-81-4-174
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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.