
In addition to general radiologic aspects there are special orthopedic considerations in interpretation of x-rays of the foot. This is especially important for the diagnosis of orthopedic foot diseases. In clubfoot x-rays are useful for therapeutic planning and control. Even in the first months of life radiographs can show important disturbances of growth of the foot and displacement of the bones of the tarsus. In other congenital foot deformities x-rays are important for diagnostic reasons: they prove luxations or skeletal deformities. The most important acquired foot disease is the pronating foot. X-rays do not only show the amount of joint damage and structural changes of bones but also allow to draw conclusions to be drawn about the causes of static and dynamic changes of the foot skeleton. Functional diagnostic radiological investigation is of decisive importance for evaluation of infantile pronating foot. X-rays allow the differentiation to be made between physiological and pathologic changes. Subtle radiographic investigation is essential while planning operative treatment in childhood, as in adults.
Foot Deformities, Congenital, Foot Deformities, Acquired, Infant, Toes, Flatfoot, Talus, Radiography, Clubfoot, Humans, Hallux Valgus, Child
Foot Deformities, Congenital, Foot Deformities, Acquired, Infant, Toes, Flatfoot, Talus, Radiography, Clubfoot, Humans, Hallux Valgus, Child
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