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MRI for toe sprain instead of xray
30f. I got my toe bruised it got swollen and unable to bend. It was less swollen I the start when I made movements it turned black and swollen around some part of feet. Should I go with Xray or can I get MRI done instead. I do it want to expose to xray radiations as I have history of Ct Scans and Xrays multiple times unnecessary. PLZ reply thank u
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Kindly visit clinic of a ortho.surgeon.
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Dr. Vikash Tyagi
Pain Management Specialist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Initial investigation for this kind of injury is a simple X ray. But if you are so much concerned about radiation and also prior history of radiation exposure you can go for a MRI scan. MRI is absolutely safe in this regard.
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Avoid standing for long periods at a place.
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedist and Traumatology Specialist
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Get xray . No need of MRI
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Xray will sufficient
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Do X-ray Foot Ap /Oblique
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Ice fomentation
Apply Crepe Bandage
Lumb Elevation
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Do Dressing
Inj TT
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