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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2004; 8(3): 189-198
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-835359
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MR Imaging of Diabetic Foot Infection

Holly C. Gil1 , William B. Morrison1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
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11 October 2004 (online)

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Infection of the foot is common, especially in the diabetic population. Over the past decade, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become a ‘gold standard’ for evaluation of pedal infection. Therefore it is important for the radiologist to understand the MRI appearance of various manifestations of infection as well as conditions that may simulate infection, including neuropathic disease.

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Infection - diabetes - MR imaging - foot - charcot

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William B MorrisonM.D. 

Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

111 S. 11th Street, #3390 Gibbon

Philadelphia, PA 19107