Can you read my MRI and explain the reason for heel pain?

Question

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from right heel pain for the last 11 months. All conservative measures exhausted. I had an MRI today. Can you read the MRI and provide a report?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Please find my observations on the MRI scan of your right heel below.

There is increased thickness observed in the calcaneal insertion of the plantar fascia with increased signal intensity on T1 and TIRM sequence, which suggests plantar fasciitis.

Alignment of right ankle joint appears normal. Normal signal morphology of articular surfaces. Marrow signal of the bones is normal.

There is mild soft tissue edema around the talocalcaneal joint, especially posteriorly.

Tendons and ligaments show normal signal intensity. Neurovascular structures and muscles are normal in signal intensity.

Impression - Features are suggestive of plantar fasciitis and mild soft tissue edema around the talocalcaneal joint.

For further information consult a radiologist online.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

If the thickness of the plantar fascia exceeds beyond 4.5 mm, then plantar fasciitis is suspected.

There is also a small area of likely fluid in the calcaneal insertion.

For further doubts consult a radiologist online.