Question 1

is an ultrasound exam as accurate as an mri scan for identifying tendon tears or injuries at the front of an ankle? can ultrasound miss tendon damage?

Accepted Answer

No and yes: An ultrasound is not as accurate as an mri.

Question 2

why do i need a mri scan after having a turmor remover from my leg?

Accepted Answer

Leg tumor: To make sure the whole tumor is removed & there is no residual lesions.

Question 3

what do you think, could mri scan show the tibial nerves in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The tibial nerve is visible on mri.

Question 4

how long is a unilateral foot mri scan?

Accepted Answer

Foot MRI: Tyipically, without contrast, 40 minutes.

Question 5

i have ametal platein my leg, and need anmri scanof my low back. will the metal plate prevent me from getting the mri?

Accepted Answer

No: Before your MRI you will be asked a series of questions to determine if the MRI is safe for you.  The metal plate in your leg should not prevent you from getting an mri.  If you become uncomfortable during the scan, you may have to stop and take a break.

Question 6

if mri scan results come clear then what is the  outcome of having a drop foot on left leg?

Accepted Answer

Drop Foot: Drop foot is a neuromuscular issue....And is usually related to a medical condition or nerve impingement. An MRI is not definitive for drop foot.....See someone who treats drop foot...And get a complete workup. Only then will you know the outcome.

Question 7

i fell off a chair 18 months ago and my doctor says my x-rays of my foot are ok but i'm still in pain i was hoping for an mri scan  but nothing?

Accepted Answer

Where on your foot?: Where on your foot is the pain?  Although xrays are great at finding fractures or joint damage, this may be soft tissue injury.  An MRI is great at findings soft tissue injury but in the foot an MRI needs to be "sliced" at the correct thickness.  There are many radiologist that get slices at 0.2-0.3 mm thickness to find small ligament damage (plantar plate ligament, lisfranc, etc).

Question 8

i have been advisedthat i have a lipoma behind my knee following an mri scan. i have now noti ced another lump on other leg. is it common to have more?

Accepted Answer

Multiple lipomatosis: Multiple familial lipomatosis is an autosomal dominant condition in which patients develop multiple lipomas. Affected individuals will pass it on to 50% of their children. It has variable penetrance, so the size and number of lipomas may vary. Surgery to remove any growing or symptomatic lipomas is the treatment of choice.

Question 9

last 2to 3 months i have pain and swelling on my left leg right most finger and surroundings. i done even mri scan as doctor advised. still no change?

Accepted Answer

Swelling: I wouldn&#x27;t have thought to do an MRI as the first investigation of the signs and symptoms you mention as they are anatomically quite removed from each other.  You do not mention much by way of other symptoms or signs, so can only advise you to follow up with your doctor.

Question 10

went to several doctors but i am still in constant pain. went for a mri scan and they found a tear in hip and had the opp done.  pain in my right leg. i exercise and eat healthy. i need releave from this pain,  what can i do as this cannot be nothing?

Accepted Answer

Pain: You didn't mention where the pain is located.  Please continue to see your doctors and ask for physical therapy.  A PT can give you exercises that may be very helpful.  Ask doc about natural anti-inflammatory such as good quality fish oil or turmeric.  Peace and good health.

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Is an ultrasound exam as accurate as an mri scan for identifying tendon tears or injuries at the front of an ankle? can ultrasound miss tendon damage?

A member asked:

Why do i need a mri scan after having a turmor remover from my leg?

A member asked:

What do you think, could mri scan show the tibial nerves in the leg?

A member asked:

How long is a unilateral foot mri scan?

A member asked:

I have ametal platein my leg, and need anmri scanof my low back. will the metal plate prevent me from getting the mri?

A member asked:

If mri scan results come clear then what is the outcome of having a drop foot on left leg?

A member asked:

I fell off a chair 18 months ago and my doctor says my x-rays of my foot are ok but i'm still in pain i was hoping for an mri scan but nothing?

A member asked:

I have been advisedthat i have a lipoma behind my knee following an mri scan. i have now noti ced another lump on other leg. is it common to have more?

A member asked:

Last 2to 3 months i have pain and swelling on my left leg right most finger and surroundings. i done even mri scan as doctor advised. still no change?

A member asked:

Went to several doctors but i am still in constant pain. went for a mri scan and they found a tear in hip and had the opp done. pain in my right leg. i exercise and eat healthy. i need releave from this pain, what can i do as this cannot be nothing?

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