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Can mri detect previously healed injuries of muscle/tendon from many years ago?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sometimes.It: depends on the injury and your own body's response.Discus with your treating physician.

Answered 3/1/2015

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