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How To Interpret X-ray Of The Foot?

I m having foot pain and had an xray today and the findings are as follows: Findings: 3 views show a well-corticated ossific density dorsal to the talonavicular joint on the lateral view, most consistent with developmental ossicle or less likely an old avulsion fracture fragment. Remaining bones and soft tissues appear normal. Improved picture, fifth metatarsal appears intact. What does this mean?
Thu, 5 Jun 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic.
The x-ray report appears to be normal. There is nothing to worry. A small developmental ossicle is present which occurs in many people. It will be there from birth and will not cause any problems.
So, you should not worry about it. The problem maybe due to the muscles or tendons which are not seen on x-ray. For evaluation of those you need to get an MRI done. If your pain is not much, I suggest you can put some ointments but if it is seriously hurting you should undergo an MRI.
Hope it sorts your problem and wishing you a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Pankaj Nagori
Specialist Radiologist
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How To Interpret X-ray Of The Foot?

Hi, Thanks for choosing healthcaremagic. The x-ray report appears to be normal. There is nothing to worry. A small developmental ossicle is present which occurs in many people. It will be there from birth and will not cause any problems. So, you should not worry about it. The problem maybe due to the muscles or tendons which are not seen on x-ray. For evaluation of those you need to get an MRI done. If your pain is not much, I suggest you can put some ointments but if it is seriously hurting you should undergo an MRI. Hope it sorts your problem and wishing you a speedy recovery. Regards, Dr. Pankaj Nagori Specialist Radiologist