Ankle or Foot Pain After Injury? MRI Can Detect Ligament, Tendon, or Cartilage Damage

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2025 Oct
Q1: I injured my ankle or foot during sports, and it still hurts. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Post-trauma ankle or foot pain may indicate ligament tears (like ATFL, CFL), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or subtle fractures. X-rays may appear normal, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of all relevant st...
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Chronic Ankle or Foot Pain? MRI Can Reveal Ligament, Tendon, or Cartilage Injuries

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2025 Oct
Q1: My ankle or foot hurts for months and doesn’t improve with rest. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Chronic ankle or foot pain may indicate ligament tears (like ATFL or CFL), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or early arthritis. X-rays usually detect only fractures or alignment issues, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiat...
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Knee Locking or Catching? MRI Can Detect Meniscus Tears, Cartilage, or Ligament Injuries

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2025 Oct
Q1: My knee locks or catches when I bend it. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Locking or catching may indicate meniscus tears, cartilage fragments, ligament injuries, or early osteoarthritis. X-rays cannot detect soft tissue injuries causing mechanical symptoms. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of meniscus, cartilage, ligaments, and bone...
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Knee Swelling or Instability? MRI Can Reveal Ligament, Meniscus, or Cartilage Damage

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2025 Oct
Q1: My knee swells and sometimes feels unstable. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Swelling and instability may indicate ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscus injury, cartilage damage, or early osteoarthritis. X-rays cannot detect these soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of ligaments, meniscus, cartilage, and b...
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Knee Pain After Sports or Injury? MRI Can Detect Ligament Tears, Meniscus, or Cartilage Damage

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2025 Oct
Q1: I injured my knee during sports, and it still hurts. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Knee pain after trauma may indicate ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscus tears, cartilage damage, or bone bruises. X-rays often appear normal, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of all knee structures for accurat...
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