Jason Ian Blaichman MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Christina Chingkoe MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Benjamin Fine MD, MS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Monique S. Christakis MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Linda Jean Probyn MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andrea Donovan MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To pictorially review fractures of the adult foot and ankle that are frequently missed on radiographs. 

Introduction: Scope and impact of missed foot and ankle fractures in the emergency department Relevant anatomy Clinical features, imaging findings and principles of management of easily missed fractures: ● Tibiotalar (e.g. lateral talar process) ● Calcaneal (e.g. anterior calcaneal process) ● Midfoot (e.g. cuboid avulsion) ● Forefoot (e.g. sesamoid fracture) Checklists: blinds spots on foot and ankle radiographs Conclusion  

1. Knowledge of commonly missed fractures about the foot and ankle and their mechanisms can help radiologists identify fractures early and accurately, preventing unnecessary complications. 2. For each radiographic view presented, radiologists can follow provided brief checklists before signing off a report to ensure a commonly missed fracture has not been overlooked. 3. Follow up radiographs and cross sectional imaging can be used to confirm easily missed fractures.

Blaichman, J, Chingkoe, C, Fine, B, Christakis, M, Probyn, L, Donovan, A, Catching a Break: Pictorial Review of Easily Missed Fractures of the Foot and Ankle.  Radiological Society of North America 2012 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 25 - November 30, 2012 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2012/12023377.html