Question

A 60-year-old with diabetes presents with a plantar ulcer probing to bone and suspected osteomyelitis. Which diagnostic step is most appropriate to confirm?

Accepted Answer

MRI of the foot

Answer

Plain radiograph only

Answer

Bone scan only

Answer

Immediate below-knee amputation

Answer

No imaging needed if probe-to-bone positive

Practice question

A 60-year-old with diabetes presents with a plantar ulcer probing to bone and suspected osteomyelitis. Which diagnostic step is most appropriate to confirm?