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What Does This MRI Result For Left Foot Indicate?

I have just had an mri on my left foot. I saw my G.P today but she was a little vague and I want some more information about my results. The mri had 3 findings. First a small effusion in my metatsophalangeal joints, second a subchondral oedema which could be related to a full thickness of the chondral fissure, and third intermetarsal bursitis. What does this all mean and how should I manage it? And am I best to go to physiotherapist as opposed to a podiatrist?
posted on Thu, 6 Aug 2015
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Foot is made up of small bone which are held in position by various joints.There is a infection in these joints.Hence there is fluid collection. Grades of fluid collection has been mentioned. Also the infection has spread to the sacs which is called bursa.This reduces the friction during movement. So because of these finding, there will be restricted movement with pain. I am doubtful, whether this happened after post accident. You cannot do the movement until the infection settles down. So going to physiotherapist is ruled out. You can show it to arthrologist or podiatrist.Take care
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What Does This MRI Result For Left Foot Indicate?

Foot is made up of small bone which are held in position by various joints.There is a infection in these joints.Hence there is fluid collection. Grades of fluid collection has been mentioned. Also the infection has spread to the sacs which is called bursa.This reduces the friction during movement. So because of these finding, there will be restricted movement with pain. I am doubtful, whether this happened after post accident. You cannot do the movement until the infection settles down. So going to physiotherapist is ruled out. You can show it to arthrologist or podiatrist.Take care