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MRI of the foot. Prices, reviews, ratings

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MRI of the foot is one of the modern methods of visualizing the tissues of the foot and small joints. It is carried out after a traumatic injury or for detailed diagnostics of the damaged area before surgery. MRI of the foot can be performed on devices with a power of 1.5 Tesla. Scanning is necessary for injuries affecting blood vessels and n
MRI of the foot is one of the modern methods of visualizing the tissues of the foot and small joints. It is carried out after a traumatic injury or for detailed diagnostics of the damaged area before surgery. MRI of the foot can be performed on devices with a power of 1.5 Tesla. Scanning is necessary for injuries affecting blood vessels and nerves.

MRI of the foot: what it shows

Diagnostics reveals the entire structure of the foot and not the ankle joint completely. Using this method, blood flow disorders, curvatures, developmental pathologies, penetrating wounds, and edemas are detected.

Indications for MRI of the foot

This type of diagnostics is regularly used for deformities and limited mobility. The examination is carried out in case of malignant tumors, fractures, when it is impossible to detect pathology visually or using X-ray images.

Magnetic resonance imaging is carried out if the following is observed:

  • injuries;
  • blood flow disorders;
  • dislocations;
  • flat feet;
  • sprains;
  • various neoplasms;
  • abscesses;
  • cicatricial changes;
  • complications after cuts or deep wounds;
  • presence of foreign elements (not metal).

Preparation before the examination

Special preparations for MRI of the foot is not required. In the case where a study using contrast is assumed, diagnostics are performed on an empty stomach or two to three hours after eating. Before scanning, the patient must remove all clothing and remove metal objects and jewelry.

20 Sep 2023, 13:54
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