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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Q1: I keep spraining my ankle even after physiotherapy. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Recurrent ankle sprains may be caused by partial or complete ligament tears, cartilage injury, or osteochondral lesions that X-rays often miss. MRI provides clear, radiation-free images of ligaments, tendons, cartilage, and bones, allowing precise diagnosis. Continuing...
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Q1: I have heel pain for months despite physiotherapy and stretching. Should I do an MRI?Yes. Chronic heel pain may be caused by partial plantar fascia or Achilles tendon tears, tarsal tunnel nerve entrapment, stress fractures, or early arthritis. X-rays and ultrasound often miss these injuries. MRI provides radiation-free, high-resolution images o...
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