MRI question ? - Foot Problems Message Board

YEL-MEL · 04-22-2005, 12:12 PM

Hi

I have a neuroma in both feet . My surgeon is sending me for a MRI. They say it takes about 45 min per foot. Anyone know whats involved in a foot MRI ? Are there dyes/injections involved. My doctor want to see the MRI results and then nick a tendon in one foot to " release thhe nerve " , I guess it is less risky than the total neuroma removal. I'll try one foot first and see how it goes.

Thanks

susieblueyes · 04-22-2005, 12:55 PM

Hi,
When I had my MRI of my foot it was just like a regular MRI they put my foot in the machine(not sure what it is called)and took pictures, no injections or pain.Good luck,
Sue

rolltider · 04-22-2005, 01:31 PM

You will probably get an injection of dye. It's really safe, so don't worry too much. You really need the injection, too. It can show the vasculature nature of tumors. The MRI itself will be so easy. You will go in feet first, and unless you are having some serious pain, it should be ok. Your head will not go in the tunnel. Should be the easiest exam you will ever have.

Titchou · 04-22-2005, 02:20 PM

A word of caution about the release procedure....find out from your ortho (I am assuming you r are seeing an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in foot and nerve issues)how many have to eventually go back and have the neuroma removed. Universally it is a very high percentage. I elected to have the neuroma removed. Why remove something that's supposed to be there rather than the thing that isn't?

StephanieVD · 04-22-2005, 06:21 PM

I never had injections for my feet MRIs, but my neuroma was diagnosed through ultrasound. I just had mine cut and removed back in December and was the best surgery I have ever had by the way. I would do it again in a heartbeat, I have had a lot of surgeries and this is the only one that shows immediate results. The loss of sensation is a minor thing to give up. If they do use dye in your MRI drink lotsa fluids after, but its not a big deal overall. Good luck!