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Ext. digitorum longus muscle is sticking out. pain along peroneal tendon. had mri from medial side. shouldnt they have used mri from lateral instead?

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Mri: it should include both when you have it done. There is no medial or lateral its a full scan from side to side depend on sagittal or frontal or transverse

Dr Amico Jr agreed

Answered 1/27/2015

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