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Leah Esther Waldman

Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology
Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology · 2021 - Present Radiology, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Radiology

Recent Publications


Sacroiliac joint dysfunction: anatomy, pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and treatment approaches.

Journal Article Skeletal Radiol · June 2025 The sacroiliac joints (SIJ) play a pivotal role in pelvic stability and load transmission. SIJ-related disorders can pose a diagnostic challenge because of complex anatomy, non-specific imaging findings, and overlapping symptomatology with other lower back ... Full text Link to item Cite

Conventional radiography for the assessment of focal bone lesions of the appendicular skeleton: fundamental concepts in the modern imaging era.

Journal Article Skeletal Radiol · December 24, 2024 Bone lesions of the appendicular skeleton can be caused by primary benign or malignant tumors, metastases, osteomyelitis, or pseudotumors. Conventional radiography plays a crucial role in the initial assessment of osseous lesions and should not be underest ... Full text Link to item Cite

Imaging of lower extremity infections: predisposing conditions, atypical infections, mimics, and differentiating features.

Journal Article Skeletal radiology · October 2024 Imaging evaluation for lower extremity infections can be complicated, especially in the setting of underlying conditions and with atypical infections. Predisposing conditions are discussed, including diabetes mellitus, peripheral arterial disease, neuropat ... Full text Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


Rush University, Medical College · 2015 M.D.