Postoperative Findings of Common Foot and Ankle Surgeries: An Imaging Review

Abstract

Foot and ankle surgery is increasingly prevalent. Knowledge of the mechanisms underlying common foot and ankle deformities is useful in understanding surgical procedures used to restore normal biomechanics. As surgical techniques evolve, it is important for the radiologist to be familiar with these procedures, their expected postoperative appearance, and potential complications. This article reviews the key imaging findings of a variety of common and important foot and ankle surgical procedures.

Editorial on Special Issue “Skeletal Radiology”

“…The other included reviews focus on pathologies presenting in specific anatomic locations. The imaging of the temporomandibular joint and postoperative findings of common foot and ankle surgeries are the topics of two of the included image-rich reviews that discuss common skeletal findings [16,17]. Notably, one article delves into posteromedial lesions of the chest wall, while the other focuses on reviewing grade 1 and 2 chondrosarcomas of the chest wall, providing crucial insights into accurate diagnosis and treatment planning for these complex cases [18,19].…”