Radiology X-Ray Of Ankle And Foot

Comprehensive Guide to Foot and Ankle X-Rays: Views, Anatomy, variants ' pathology and Fracture Classification"

What you'll learn

Understand the standard radiographic views of the foot and ankle, including AP, lateral, mortise, and specialized projections.

Identify normal anatomy, accessory ossicles, and common anatomical variations.

Recognize fractures, dislocations, and injury classifications such as Weber, Lauge-Hansen, and Lisfranc fractures.

Diagnose common pathologies, including avascular necrosis, stress fractures, and tarsal coalitions.

Apply a systematic approach to interpreting X-rays, ensuring accurate assessment and diagnosis

Requirements

Basic understanding of human anatomy, particularly the musculoskeletal system.

Some familiarity with medical imaging, especially X-ray interpretation, is helpful but not required.

Suitable for medical students, radiology residents, orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and healthcare professionals interested in foot and ankle radiography.

No prior radiology experience is necessary—this course will cover fundamental concepts and progress to advanced topics.

A willingness to learn and apply a systematic approach to reading foot and ankle X-rays.

Description

X-Ray Radiography of the Foot and AnkleAccurately interpreting foot and ankle X-rays is essential for diagnosing fractures, dislocations, and other pathologies. This comprehensive course provides a structured approach to reading and analyzing foot and ankle radiographs, making it ideal for radiologists, orthopedic surgeons, emergency physicians, podiatrists, and other healthcare professionals.What You’ll Learn:Standard radiographic views, including AP, lateral, mortise, stress, and weight-bearing projections.Detailed anatomy of the foot and ankle, including bones, joints, and common anatomical variations.Identification of normal accessory ossicles and their clinical significance.Recognition of common fractures and dislocations, including Weber, Lauge-Hansen, Maisonneuve, Lisfranc, and Jones fractures.Evaluation of soft tissue injuries, overlooked fractures, and subtle radiographic findings.Systematic checklists for AP mortise and lateral views to ensure accurate assessment.Understanding of key pathological conditions such as avascular necrosis, tarsal coalition, stress fractures, and posterior impingement syndrome.Who Should Take This Course?Radiology residents and medical students looking to strengthen their X-ray interpretation skills.Orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and emergency physicians who assess foot and ankle injuries.Physiotherapists and sports medicine specialists managing musculoskeletal conditions.Radiologic technologists seeking to expand their knowledge of foot and ankle imaging.This course is designed to take you from fundamental concepts to advanced interpretation techniques, providing a clear and systematic approach to foot and ankle radiography. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, this course will enhance your diagnostic confidence and clinical decision-making.Enroll today and take your foot and ankle X-ray interpretation skills to the next level.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Ankle positions

Lecture 2 AP view

Lecture 3 Mortise view

Lecture 4 Lateral view

Lecture 5 Stress views

Lecture 6 Calcaneus views

Section 3: Foot views

Lecture 7 Standard views

Lecture 8 DP view

Lecture 9 Medial oblique and lateral view

Lecture 10 Weight bearing views

Lecture 11 Toes view

Section 4: Ankle anatomy

Lecture 12 Lateral view 1

Lecture 13 Lateral view 2

Lecture 14 Syndesmosis

Lecture 15 Normal anatomy

Lecture 16 AP mortise

Lecture 17 Ankle spaces

Lecture 18 Calcaneus

Lecture 19 Anatomy calcaneus

Lecture 20 Zonal anatomy

Lecture 21 Midfoot

Lecture 22 Foot bones

Section 5: Normal variants and pitfalls

Lecture 23 Normal accessory ossicles

Lecture 24 Stieda process

Lecture 25 Posterior impingement syndrome

Lecture 26 Navicular ossicles

Lecture 27 Os tibiale externum

Lecture 28 5th metatarsal

Lecture 29 Calcaneal apophysis

Lecture 30 Hallaux sesamoid

Lecture 31 Epiphyseal cleft

Lecture 32 Tarsal coalition 1

Lecture 33 Tarsal coalition 2

Lecture 34 Accessory soleus muscle

Lecture 35 Calcaneal lesions

Section 6: Traumatic conditions of ankle and foot

Lecture 36 Overlooked injuries

Lecture 37 AP mortise checklist

Lecture 38 Lateral view checklist

Lecture 39 Ankle fracture

Lecture 40 Fracture malleolus

Lecture 41 Weber classification

Lecture 42 Lauge Hansen classifications

Lecture 43 Maisseunnauve #

Lecture 44 Pilon # midfoot classification

Lecture 45 Calcaneus #

Lecture 46 Talar #

Lecture 47 ICL of talus

Lecture 48 Navicular #

Lecture 49 Cuboid #

Lecture 50 Metatarsal #

Lecture 51 5th metatarsal and Jones #

Lecture 52 Stress #

Lecture 53 Lisfranc#

Lecture 54 Chopart #

Lecture 55 Toes#

Lecture 56 Talar dislocation

Lecture 57 Toddler #

Lecture 58 AVascular necrosis

Lecture 59 Flat foot -pes cavus

Lecture 60 Fibular hemimelia

Lecture 61 Diaphyseal tibiofibular synostosis

Lecture 62 Trevor's disease

Lecture 63 Metatarsal adducts

Lecture 64 FCD_NOF

Lecture 65 Osteoid osteoma

Lecture 66 Tibia stress #

Lecture 67 Shin splints

Section 7: Answers

Lecture 68 Quiez answers

Medical students and radiology residents looking to improve their X-ray interpretation skills.,Orthopedic surgeons, podiatrists, and emergency physicians who frequently assess foot and ankle injuries.,Physiotherapists and sports medicine specialists interested in understanding radiographic findings for injury management.,Radiologic technologists seeking to enhance their knowledge of foot and ankle imaging.,Any healthcare professional involved in diagnosing or treating foot and ankle conditions using X-rays