MRI scan of the foot; non-invasive procedure to help diagnose medical conditions relating to the tendons, muscles, cartilage, ligaments and bones of the foot, price includes:

• Open and Upright MRI scan
• 45 minutes appointment
• Radiologist findings report
• Images on USB at the end of the scan
• and available to NHS trusts via IEP on request
• Complimentary refreshments

Please wear metal free clothing and if possible, avoid wearing any jewellery. Alternatively, MedEx can provide you with a gown to change into for your scan. Scroll down for more foot MRI scan information.It provides excellent anatomical detail and allows for soft tissue identification, which plays an important role in the process of differentiating between two or more conditions which share similar signs or symptoms.

The feet must absorb impact and body weight, so they are a common source of aches and pains, as well as injuries and wear and tear damage.

The advantage of an upright foot MRI scan over a conventional flatbed MRI tunnel scan is the foot can be examined when weight-bearing.

Being positioned upright also means the true alignment of the feet in relation to the body can be seen and it can also be tied in to weight-bearing x rays.

There are 26 bones in the foot, which is nearly a quarter of all the bones in the body. These are connected by joints and attached with ligaments. Muscles, tendons, and ligaments run along the surfaces of the feet, allowing the complex movements needed for motion and balance. The Achilles tendon connects the heel to the calf muscle and is essential for running, jumping, and standing on the toes.