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May b should get another bone scan to c if my foot is heeled from a previous stress fracture in foot still very painful doing anything what gives?

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Dr. Joseph Accurso answered

Specializes in Radiology

Bone scan is one: Option. It is a very sensitive test, especially if a 3 phase examination is performed with additional, higher resolution spect/ct imaging to allow comparison between the anatomy (ct) and the bone physiology (spect - a special way to perform nuclear scans, including bone scans). The radiation exposure of a bone scan is very low, with no side effects. Mri is also an excellent way to image this.

Answered 4/15/2014

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Dr. David Hettinger answered

Specializes in Podiatry

X-Ray first....: Before you go for more expensive imaging techniques, get a follow-up x-ray. That may tell you all you need to know.

Answered 7/10/2013

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Dr. Michael Turner answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Follow up needed: Yes, a bone scan or MRI would be appropriate if it has been 10 months since this injury.

Answered 1/4/2015

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