LOWER EXTREMITIES MRI
MRI of the lower extremities is a detailed and non-invasive imaging procedure used to assess the bones, joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues of the lower limbs — from the hips to the toes. It is commonly recommended for patients experiencing pain, injury, swelling, restricted movement, or neurological symptoms in the legs. This advanced scan is particularly valuable in identifying sports injuries, bone tumors, joint degeneration, ligament tears, infections, and vascular conditions.
An MRI of the Femur or Thigh is often conducted to detect bone lesions, muscle injuries, or soft tissue masses in the upper leg. For joint-specific complaints, the Knee MRI is one of the most frequently requested studies, as it provides high-resolution images of ligaments (like ACL, PCL), menisci, tendons, cartilage, and surrounding structures. In athletes or patients with suspected early degenerative changes, Knee Cartilage Mapping offers an in-depth view of the joint’s cartilage health, aiding in the early detection of osteoarthritis and sports-related cartilage damage.
For lower leg or heel-related issues, MRI of the Calcaneum (heel bone) helps assess causes of chronic heel pain, stress fractures, or soft tissue abnormalities such as plantar fasciitis. The Ankle MRI is particularly useful for evaluating ligament injuries, Achilles tendon problems, bone bruises, and joint instability, especially after twisting injuries or chronic ankle pain. An MRI of the Foot is ideal for diagnosing conditions like metatarsalgia, Morton's neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, soft tissue infections, or diabetic foot complications.
These scans can be performed for the right, left, or both lower limbs, depending on the location of the symptoms. In select clinical situations, the use of contrast-enhanced MRI may be necessary to better evaluate infections, tumors, or postoperative conditions. Additionally, under the “Other” category, customized scans are performed based on unique needs such as post-surgical evaluation, unexplained pain, complex fractures, or vascular mapping of the limbs.
Measure the bone density by diagnosing osteoporosis
Coronary angiography and cardiac MRI for heart
This test uses the contrast x-rays for the heart