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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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MRI: could detect bone infection and or bone disease not seen on x-ray. I suggest discussing this matter with your orthopedic physician.
Answered 10/23/2017
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