Aarti Luhar MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Leanne Louise Seeger MD, Abstract Co-Author: Scientific Advisory Board, Amgen Inc

Benjamin David Levine MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Benjamin Eric Plotkin MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Kambiz Motamedi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Forefoot disorders are commonly encountered on radiographs of the foot. Understanding the natural history of each disorder is vital to directing management. Familiarity with their pre- and post-operative appearances is important to making accurate imaging diagnosis. The purpose of this exhibit is:  1) To give a brief overview of the natural history, complications and management of four common bony disorders of the forefoot. 2) To provide a primer emphasizing the the pre- and post-operative appearances of each disorder, with an emphasis on plain radiographic findings.

We will present the natural history of a) Hallux valgus deformity, b) Hallux sesamoid disorders, c) Hammertoe deformity, d) Long 2nd or 3rd metatarsal deformity. The discussion for each entity will be presented as follows: 1) Definition 2) Etiology 3) Presentation 4) Complications 5) Treatment a. Conservative therapy b. Indications for surgical management 6) Pre-operative appearance 7) Post-operative appearance  

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Luhar, A, Seeger, L, Levine, B, Plotkin, B, Motamedi, K, At the Forefront of Forefoot.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007643.html