Diagnostic Imaging of the Foot and Ankle

<p>The foot has a special place in musculoskeletal diagnosis due to its complex anatomy and because many similar symptoms can have different causes, each requiring a different approach to treatment. The evaluation of foot disorders and diseases requires close clinical&#8211;radiological correlation and communication with foot experts. Foot disorders and injuries increase with age, due in part to the rising popularity of recreational sports in all age groups. <em>Diagnostic Imaging of the Foot and Ankle</em> will help you train your eye to recognize disorders and diseases of the foot and ankle, including those that are often misdiagnosed or overlooked.</p><p>Key Features: </p><UL><LI>By practitioners for practitioners: First-hand knowledge from leading surgical and orthopedic foot experts and radiologists <LI>Clear and concise: A textbook and reference in a user-friendly layout focused on the foot and ankle <LI>Uniform format: Entities are described by definition, clinical presentation, imaging modalities, typical imaging features, differential diagnosis, treatment options, course, and pitfalls <LI>Clinical aspects and treatment: Clinical&#8211;radiological correlation plus a concise review of treatment options <LI>The new standard: This information on the foot and ankle is available nowhere else in such a condensed form <LI>Highest quality images: More than 500 superb illustrations including high-resolution images acquired with high-field MRI and multi-channel coils</LI></UL>