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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the foot can be a valuable diagnostic tool when managing patients with sports injuries to the foot. Improvements in technology are providing foot and ankle surgeons with detailed anatomic images with better resolution and enhanced diagnostic accuracy. While MRI is a powerful tool, it is important to understand the implications of ordering these studies without a particular diagnosis in mind. It is crucial that surgeons be comfortable interpreting MRI scans so they may be able to use them appropriately to guide their clinical decision making. The objective of the following chapter is to review several common sports injuries to the foot and their associated MRI findings.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, 1015 Walnut Street, Curtis Building Suite 801, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Michael Aynardi MD

  2. Foot and Ankle Service, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, USA

    Steven M. Raikin MD (Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery)

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    Terrence M. Philbin

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Aynardi, M., Raikin, S.M. (2014). Sports MRI. In: Philbin, T. (eds) Sports Injuries of the Foot. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7427-3_2

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