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Persistent Heel Pain with Normal X-rays: When a Foot MRI Scan Is Necessary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can heel pain be serious even if X-rays are normal? Yes. A normal X-ray does not rule out many common and important causes of heel pain. X-rays mainly show bone alignment and obvious fractures, but heel … Continue reading

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Suspected Plantar Fascia Tear or Chronic Plantar Fasciitis: When a Foot MRI Scan Is Necessary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is plantar fasciitis and how does it usually present? Plantar fasciitis refers to irritation or degeneration of the plantar fascia, a thick band of tissue supporting the arch of the foot. It commonly presents as: … Continue reading

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Persistent Heel Pain Not Responding to Treatment: When an MRI Scan Is Necessary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) What is considered persistent heel pain? Persistent heel pain refers to pain at the back or underside of the heel that: This goes beyond typical short-term overuse pain and suggests an underlying structural issue. What are … Continue reading

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