Published August 1992 | Version v1
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Computed tomography of talocalcaneal coalition: imaging techniques

Creators

  • 1. Thomas Jefferson Univ. Hospital, Philadelphia, PA (United States)
  • 2. Jefferson Medical Coll., Philadelphia, PA (United States). Dept. of Radiology

Description

The diagnosis of symptomatic talocalcaneal coalition requires an imaging study that demonstrates precise anatomic detail. Computed tomography affords the best method for the diagnosis. This essay reviews the computed tomography anatomy of talocalcaneal coalitions in several projections and stresses the routine use of the angled coronal and direct sagittal projections. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skeletal Radiology
Journal Volume
21
Journal Issue
6
Journal Page Range
p. 353-358.
ISSN
0364-2348
CODEN
SKRADI

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
24029872
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BONE JOINTS; COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY; DIAGNOSIS; FEET; IMAGES; PATIENTS; SKELETAL DISEASES
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BODY; BODY AREAS; DISEASES; LEGS; LIMBS; MAMMALS; MAN; ORGANS; PRIMATES; SKELETON; TOMOGRAPHY; VERTEBRATES