Q1: My wrist still hurts months after a sprain. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Lingering wrist pain after injury may indicate ligament tears (scapholunate, TFCC), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or early post-traumatic arthritis. X-rays usually show only fractures and alignment issues, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides clear, radiation-free i...
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Q1: I have elbow pain that won’t go away despite physiotherapy and rest. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent lateral (tennis elbow) or medial (golfer’s elbow) pain may indicate tendon tears, ligament strain, or early joint degeneration. X-rays cannot detect tendon or ligament injuries, and ultrasound may miss deep or subtle tears. MRI provides ...
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Q1: I injured my ankle months ago, and it still hurts. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent ankle pain after an old injury may indicate incomplete healing of ligaments, cartilage injury, bone bruises, or early post-traumatic arthritis. X-rays often miss these subtle injuries, and physical exams alone cannot confirm the cause. MRI provides detailed, ...
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Q1: I feel foot pain every time I walk or run, but X-rays show nothing. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Pain triggered by weight-bearing can indicate stress fractures, tendon injuries (tibialis posterior, flexor hallucis), cartilage damage, or nerve entrapment. X-rays often miss early fractures and soft tissue injuries, while ultrasound is limited to supe...
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Q1: My foot or ankle has been swollen for months even though X-rays are normal. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent swelling may be caused by tendon tears (Achilles, peroneal), ligament injuries, bone stress fractures, joint inflammation, or early arthritis. X-rays cannot detect these soft tissue issues, and ultrasound may miss deep or complex inju...
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