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.

Keywords

• postoperative foot and ankle
• foot and ankle imaging
• osteotomy
• arthrodesis
• articular implants
• post-traumatic fixation