Question 1

tips on how to read an mri of the foot?

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Be cautious: In interpreting the study yourself. These take quite a bit of training to do interpret correctly. Best bet, have a radiologist trained in musculoskeletal MRI read the exam.

Question 2

i'm having an "mri abdomen w/wo iv and mrcp." it's how the order reads. how long will the procedure last & will i enter the machine head 1st. or feet?

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Variable: Mri scans typically take 40-60 minutes, but there are many factors that determine the length of time.  How the study is protocoled and the machine itself.  Most scans imaging the torso are done with feet into the  scanner first.

Question 3

my mri reads: modic type i curvilinear trabecular stress response/hyperemia at l4-5. what does that mean. i have had low back pain with leg and feet?

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Modic changes: describe various stages of vertebral body end plate marrow changes in the progression of degenerative disc disease. It could potentially be associated with pain, but not the leg/foot pain you describe, because it doesn't involve nerve roots.

Question 4

had l5-s1 tlif. now numbness in left leg.developed searing pain in leg, weakness and foot drop. ct and mri read  leftward positioning of the l5-s1 intervertebral disc spacer, which encroaches into left neural forman. does this mean another surgery?

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Sounds  likely: if the device has shifted, injections might be tried first. Be sure to discuss options with your surgeon.

Question 5

technician read mri and said my daughter has a torn acl and a crack in her femur but she does not have any pain and can walk, run, shoot a soccer ball, ride a bike etc without any pain or problems. how is that possible?

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: Technicians are only supposed to do the procedure and are not qualified o diagnose conditions. Pl ask the doc ordering the test to explain the findings. Good luck

Question 6

what to do if i had an mri on my foot. what do these results mean?

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See your doctor: I would need more information on the reason you had an MRI and what your foot problem is.  Follow-up with your doctor to review your results and discuss further treatment.

Question 7

what does a mri of the ankle/ foot show?

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Abnormality search: MRI would be ordered to look for some abnormal process in foot or ankle from slight fracture to bone Spurs to tendon or ligament injuries. Could also be looking for other injury or presence of infection. Need to discuss with whoever ordered exam.

Question 8

could i need a needle injection for getting an mri on my foot?

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Maybe: If the doctor ordered an MRI with contrast you would need a needle to inject the dye.

Question 9

how to reduce long term nerve and tissue damage on ankle/foot region until mri is approved. ?

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How was it damaged..: It would help to know what is the reason for your concern. Typically, immobilization, elevation and non-weight bearing are part of the recipe for improvement.

Question 10

chronic top of foot pain, mri negative, dr doesn't seem to know but wants me to do more pt.this hasn't helped and it's costly. second opinion?

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Cast: Sometimes just resting the foot in a cast or walking boot can help in a unknown healing process.  I would seek a second opinion and evaluation for further care and treatment options.

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Tips on how to read an mri of the foot?

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I'm having an "mri abdomen w/wo iv and mrcp." it's how the order reads. how long will the procedure last & will i enter the machine head 1st. or feet?

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My mri reads: modic type i curvilinear trabecular stress response/hyperemia at l4-5. what does that mean. i have had low back pain with leg and feet?

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Had l5-s1 tlif. now numbness in left leg.developed searing pain in leg, weakness and foot drop. ct and mri read leftward positioning of the l5-s1 intervertebral disc spacer, which encroaches into left neural forman. does this mean another surgery?

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Technician read mri and said my daughter has a torn acl and a crack in her femur but she does not have any pain and can walk, run, shoot a soccer ball, ride a bike etc without any pain or problems. how is that possible?

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What to do if i had an mri on my foot. what do these results mean?

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What does a mri of the ankle/ foot show?

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Could i need a needle injection for getting an mri on my foot?

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How to reduce long term nerve and tissue damage on ankle/foot region until mri is approved. ?

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Chronic top of foot pain, mri negative, dr doesn't seem to know but wants me to do more pt.this hasn't helped and it's costly. second opinion?

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