Podiatrist (Foot and Ankle Specialist) Questions

“MRI Results ”

I Injured myself a month ago, hospital put me in a boot. Seen an orthopedic surgeon he don’t a xray, bone scan, and a mri. Said everything was okay. My question is can mri results be read wrong? Pain is very baby and constant

Female | 25 years old
Complaint duration: 1 Month

11 Answers

Mri can be misinterpreted. You may want to consider steroid injections in the ankle or even better amniotic or exosome therapy to help heal the soft tissue if the steroid is if any benefit
Hello

Yes I would call the radiologist and ask them to read the MRI.

Dr Patel
Diagnosis is not made by diagnostic tests alone. Diagnosis is made following history of the problem medical exam as well as diagnostic tests
Diagnostic tests are subject to technique in taking the test and interpretation of the test
If there is a question as to the diagnosis further diagnostic tests as well as a redo of the test at the same or another facility or have the test evaluated by another doctor who may have different experiences and training and come up with a different impression
Sometimes it isn’t the test it is the treatment plan that helps confirm or change the diagnosis or the symptomatic result, as many times MRI may not show fracture or tear however this doesn’t mean immobilization with a cam walker or even a cast isn’t indicated and still the best course of conservative care prior to electing more aggressive surgical options

Jan David Tepper DPM,FACFAS
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I recommend that you get the records reports of xray ct and mri that was done, and bring to another doctor for second opinion.
Any study can be read wrong. But if you had an x-ray, bone scan had an MRI and they all or negative for any type of problem, then there is probably a good chance that there is not structural damage. If you are concerned about condition can have MRI looked at again by radiologist to see if anything was missed in the original interpretation.

Jonathan M. Kletz, DPM
Texas Foot WorksDallas, Athens and Gun Barrel City Texas214-340-8885
It is possible to have a bad read on an MRI, always get a second opinion if still in pain or in doubt
Yes, that is possible. Depending on the injury, some can be difficult to see. What was the orthopedist's diagnosis?
Sometimes an MRI can be read incorrectly, but with the combination of an x-ray, bone scan, and an MRI it is unlikely that something important was missed. Often times with foot and ankle injuries it can take 8-12 weeks to heal. Keep it up with the boot, resting, elevating, and compressing lightly, and be sure to go to your follow-up appointments. Best of luck.
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Get another opinion.
I would get a second opinion. Take your Xrays, MRIs, and Bone scans to another provider for another evaluation.