Question
Persistent pain with swelling of the forefoot in the area of the 3rd and 4th rays. No trauma.
The X-ray below appears normal, tendinitis, Morton,…
Which modality to reach the diagnosis?
ANSWER
MRI:
Proximal diaphyseal-metaphyseal junction of the 4th ray: No fracture line, no osteoarthritis, nor soft tissue infiltration.
Metatarsal hallux: Focal sub-capital hyperpressure with neo-bursopathy
CONCLUSION = Overall aspect suggestive of static disorders.
