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Did the MRI lie? Plantar fasciitis but no pain

Discussion in 'Foot Health Forum' started by RSSFeedBot, Dec 12, 2011.

  1. RSSFeedBot

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    Just for clarification: I see my podiatrist in a few days, but wanted your take on this. I just read my radiology report from an MRI on my left...

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  2. drsarbes

    drsarbes Well-Known Member

    Hi:
    MRI's cannot tell us if something is "painful" and frequently positive findings on an MRI on an anatomic part such as a foot (with so many joints/tendons/ligaments, etc...) are numerous. i.e., there are usually quite a few "findings" that do not correlate with the patients symptoms.

    One quick additional note: Pathology to the tendons passing over the ankle, such as the posterior tibial tendon, may be missed on an MRI scan, such as a linear tear. Your doctor will hopefully go over the MRI himself and compare any findings to your clinical examination.

    Good luck

    Steve
     
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