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The main strengths and weaknesses of imaging modalities for diagnosis in the lower extremity are discussed below.

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    Azin Shaikh MD, MBA

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Syed, M.I., Shaikh, A. (2011). Lower Extremity. In: Radiology of Non-Spinal Pain Procedures. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-00481-0_8

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