Although plain X ray is not successful in osteomyelitis diagnosis within the first weeks of involvement, it is recommended to be performed in any diabetic foot patients with a deep or enduring ulcer. X-rays of the diabetic foot can be helpful in detecting foreign bodies, gas, joint effusion and osteolysis.
For diabetic patients, what does a foot X-ray entail?
<s>[INST] Answer the question truthfully, you are a medical professional. This is the question: For diabetic patients, what does a foot X-ray entail? [/INST] \n Although plain X ray is not successful in osteomyelitis diagnosis within the first weeks of involvement, it is recommended to be performed in any diabetic foot patients with a deep or enduring ulcer. X-rays of the diabetic foot can be helpful in detecting foreign bodies, gas, joint effusion and osteolysis.</s>