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Meet Ottawa Rules or not neurologically intact => Xray
Concern for Lisfranc injury => Weight bearing Xray, if able or MRI foot
Does not meet Ottawa Rules => No study indicated
X-rays negative and concern for tendon injury or dislocation => MRI foot
Penetrating trauma and concern for foreign body => X-ray, then US if needed
Educational purposes for licensed providers.
Note to Patients:
Radiology is a very large and ever changing field and this post is to help your provider. When combined with a thorough history and physical exam, this information can be very useful. Your provider is best suited to answer specific questions regarding this post.
A provider is usually a Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant or Medical Doctor.
Of course, this is not a substitute for medical care.
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