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What Causes Excruciating Pain In Ankle Though X-rays And MRI Were Normal?
I have excruciating pain in my ankle. My 3 x-rays(3 diffirent orthopedics) and MRI were normal. My next appt with another ankle specialist will be on Jan. 8, but this pain(like a pus) is all day. I sleep at night w/o pain cause I take 1.5 mg of xanax. Please help. noracools@net
Tue, 24 Dec 2013
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
Generally, the possibility of missing any pathology in an affected region by MRI scan is unlikely. If MRI scan could not detect any abnormality in an affected area, then it can be taken granted that there is no serious problem in that area.
Anyway, one cannot totally rely on MRI scans, as clinical examination alone (at times) will throw light on some underlying problems.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
Generally, the possibility of missing any pathology in an affected region by MRI scan is unlikely. If MRI scan could not detect any abnormality in an affected area, then it can be taken granted that there is no serious problem in that area.
Anyway, one cannot totally rely on MRI scans, as clinical examination alone (at times) will throw light on some underlying problems.
Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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