Feet Radiography

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1
why would you do a feet x-ray
trauma, persistent pain
2
what is osteomyelitis
bone infection
3
why is osteomyelitis serious
can lead to permant bone damage
4
where is a common fracture site for feet
2nd/ 3rd metatarsals
navicular
5
who is osteomyelitis found in
people with diabetes and weak immune systems
6
what does pes planus mean
flat foot
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what does pes cavus mean
high arch
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what is an avulsion fracture
when a piece of bone breaks off, and is pulled by muscle
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how can avulsion fracture be caused
high muscle activity
forced range of motion
10
name for an avulsion fracture
foot dancer's fracture
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