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Preoperative Evaluation and Imaging

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Gross ankle pathology can be diagnosed by means of routine X-rays. Small and at first sight insignificant lesions demand for accurate radiological detection. This makes orthopedic treatment extremely interesting and challenging. In the diagnostic process we differentiate between acute, posttraumatic, and overuse injuries. Obtaining a medical history and physical examination, including standard X-rays, remains the “single most” important tool in the diagnostic process. In case of additional diagnostics, appropriate consultation between orthopedic surgeon and radiologist is necessary in order to determine the best strategy.

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van Dijk, C.N. (2014). Preoperative Evaluation and Imaging. In: Ankle Arthroscopy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-35989-7_2

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