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Is it possible that impinged nerves not show on mri?

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Yes: Mris are dependent on patient positioning and mr machine, settings. If a patient is positioned in a way, the impinged nerve may be unseen, same could be said if settings (such as slice thickness) were too thick etc.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 5/22/2013

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