7: Normal Development
7 Normal Development ROBERT A. CHRISTMAN AND JACQUELINE TRUONG The radiographic presentation, or ossification, of the pediatric foot and ankle varies considerably from patient to patient. It depends on the…
1: Radiologic Physics, Radiobiology, and Radiation Safety
1 Radiologic Physics, Radiobiology, and Radiation Safety ROBERT A. CHRISTMAN RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS What is radiation? What are x-rays? How are x-rays produced? How do x-rays interact with matter? Basic Concepts…
5: The Normal Foot and Ankle
5 The Normal Foot and Ankle ROBERT A. CHRISTMAN A common pitfall when interpreting foot and ankle radiographs, made by both student and practitioner alike, is mistaking normal anatomic shadows…
10: View Selection for the Radiographic Study
10 View Selection for the Radiographic Study ROBERT A. CHRISTMAN Careful thought and consideration are necessary to select the positioning techniques that optimally demonstrate the area in question. One must…
