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Will at ct scan show ligament/tendon damage? i had bimoeallar ankle factures, would it show the damage to the soft tissue structures of the foot?
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MRI: Mri is much better for visualizing the soft tissue structures such as ligaments and tendons.
Answered 10/14/2019
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Yes, but...: Ct is excellent for looking at the bones and can see the ligaments but not very well. As dr. Hand previously stated, MRI is the best test to look at the ligaments and tendons.
Answered 3/8/2019
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