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Have swelling/tightness in foot+ankle. been to 2 podiatrists who each did xrays but refuse my request for mri. what could mri show that xrays don't?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

MRI: could detect bone infection and or bone disease not seen on x-ray. I suggest discussing this matter with your orthopedic physician.

Dr Michalski and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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A member asked:

Have swelling/tightness in foot+ankle. been to 2 podiatrists who each did xrays but refuse my request for mri. what could mri show that xrays don't?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Michalski and another doctor agreed

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