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My doc ordered an mri of my right foot and leg because i have had pain and swelling for three months around my outer ankle. what will mri show?
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Problems with bones: Mri is a very advanced test and it gives structural information about the muscles bones and tendons as well as joints. Any problem from infection, fractures, dislocation or cancer inflammation, abscess all will show up in a MRI scan it is expensive but extremely useful test especially if we are not sure of what is the cause of your pain. I hope this helps.
Answered 4/24/2015
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