It is simple to injure your foot or ankle. Since many of us are on our feet all the time, it can be simple to roll an ankle, fracture a foot, or run into many other podiatric issues. When something happens to your ankles or feet, you want to get it diagnosed quickly so that you can get the problem treated and get back on your feet as soon as possible.

There are many different foot and ankle diagnostic procedures that can be used to quickly and easily determine what your problem is. These procedures are non-invasive and are an efficient way to see any problems with ease.

The most common diagnostic procedures for foot and ankle problems include:

Computed Tomography

Computed tomography, or CT is an imaging procedure that uses special computer-process combinations of many x-ray measurements. This diagnostic procedure creates detailed pictures of areas inside the body and can show everything including bones, organs, and soft tissue.

X-Rays

It is likely that you have had X-rays at least once in your life. This is a diagnostic procedure that uses small doses of ionizing radiation to create pictures of inside the body. This form of medical imaging is the oldest and most frequently used.

MRI

An MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a medical imaging procedure that uses strong magnetic fields, radio waves, and magnetic field gradients to create an image of the organs in the body.

Ultrasound

This type of medical imaging technique uses ultrasound to create an image of internal body structures. This procedure can be used to see tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs.

Depending on the type of injury or issue you are experiencing with your foot or ankle, the podiatrist will likely use a different diagnostic procedure to help diagnose your problem. These medical imaging techniques make it simpler to detect your problem and get you the treatment you need for your foot or ankle! Be sure to contact Renuva Xtremity to learn more about the foot conditions we treat.

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