Juliana Oggioni Gaiotti MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Felipe Damasio de Castro MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Luana Belusso MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Fabiano Nassar Cardoso MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carolina Luisa Martins De Jesus, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Maira Costa Nunes Andrade Leite MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Carlos Henrique Longo MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andre Yui Aihara MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Hamilton Guidorizzi MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Eduardo Jose Mariotoni Bronzatto, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Importance of the radiographic analysis of the foot and ankle. Changes in bone alignment and angles of the foot, and pathologies arising from them. A practical step-by-step guide to measure radiographic foot angles.  

Over the past 15 years, too much emphasis has been given to more “advanced” imaging, such as CT-scan and MRI exams, while conventional radiography has been neglected. However, radiographic measurements of the foot and ankle in the weight-bearing position can provide plenty of information regarding the biomechanics and pathogenesis of common foot disorders, which cannot be granted by other imaging techniques. Besides, a solid and comprehensive knowledge of the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot is essential to properly understand and analyze a multitude of complex radiographic findings, which may be intimidating to the less experienced. Certain lines and angles plotted on weight-bearing radiographs are useful in revealing subtle deformities and malalignment of the foot, such as hallux valgus, flat foot, cavus foot, etc. With that in mind, the purpose of this article is to highlight the importance of these measurements in daily practice, and to establish a step-by-step guide to obtain them accurately. 

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Gaiotti, J, Castro, F, Belusso, L, Cardoso, F, Jesus, C, Leite, M, Longo, C, Aihara, A, Guidorizzi, H, Bronzatto, E, Radiographic Measurements and Angles of the Ankle and Foot: What Every Radiologist Should Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14016461.html