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01-07-2009 | Perspective
Is there a role for imaging in the management of patients with diabetic foot?
Authors:
Vartan M. Vartanians, Adolf W. Karchmer, John M. Giurini, Daniel I. Rosenthal
Published in:
Skeletal Radiology
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Issue 7/2009
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Excerpt
Advanced imaging of the foot has improved our ability to evaluate the possibility of osteomyelitis. However, the ability of imaging to detect the presence of osteomyelitis does not necessarily mean that it should be used on a regular basis. Indeed, our opinion is that it is of marginal value in most patients. This is because the value of a diagnostic modality depends not only on what one needs to know but also on when one needs to know it and the level of diagnostic certainty required. Such considerations have become increasingly important in the current climate of concern over healthcare costs and the appropriate use of technology. …
