Hi I Had An MRI To Determine The Origin Of

Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2019

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Question : Hi I had an MRI to determine the origin of moderate localized shin pain, however my primary doctor says it may not get the results til next week due to being short staffed. I would like to know something asap. I've been limping and dealing with this pain for a month and need some answers, if possible

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (38 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please upload complete CD and send download link

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing in to us.

Given images are not enough to give an accurate opinion.

Request you to please upload entire CD containing images to a file sharing facility like Dropbox or google drive and share link ina follow up query.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (1 hour later)

I'm not sure how to upload the images

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please write to customer care for help in uploading images

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.

I suggest you write to customer care and they will surely help you to upload images.

Other alternative are

You may request any friend or relative to help you with uploading the CD.

You can search information online on how to upload CD files to google drive or Dropbox.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (10 hours later)

I have the radiology report at this time. Could you please explain in terms I can understand? Thanks

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (5 minutes later)

Here is the info from the MRI as reported by the radiologist.

EXAMS: Reason for Exam::
0000 MRI EXTREM LOWER LT W/WO

HISTORY:

Left calf pain

COMPARISON:

None

TECHNIQUE:
Multisequence multiplanar MR imaging was performed before after the
administration of 20 mL gadolinium

FINDINGS:

There is periosteal new intermedullary bone marrow edema in the
medial mid tibial diaphysis consistent with moderate grade stress
reaction (Fredericson grade III). No discrete linear fracture is
seen. The fibula is normal. The surrounding musculature of the left
calf is normal.

IMPRESSION:

1. Moderate stress reaction of the mid medial tibial diaphysis with
no discrete linear fracture. This corresponds to the area of
patient's symptoms.
2. No abnormal enhancement or mass.

Follow up: Dr. Vivek Chail (8 hours later)

I have not received any info with regards to my MRI report. Please respond

Jen

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
There is swelling of the tibia bone likely due to physical stress

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing back.

I am sorry for the delay due to unavoidable circumstances.

The above findings in your MRI report show an area in the tibia bone with features of mild bone swelling (called bone marrow edema) and this is a likely consequence of physical stress on the bone in the shin area.

There is no break in the bone to call it a fracture.

There is no cancer like changes in the bone.

The muscles surrounding the bones are normal.

It might take few weeks to allow the bone swelling to heal.

My apologies for delay in reply.

Please do write back with your doubts.

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D