A 59-year-old with T2DM and ulcerative foot infection is stable outpatient. What imaging is best to evaluate suspected osteomyelitis?...

Question

A 59-year-old with T2DM and ulcerative foot infection is stable outpatient. What imaging is best to evaluate suspected osteomyelitis?

Accepted Answer

MRI of the foot

Answer

Plain radiograph only is sufficient to exclude

Answer

Bone scan first-line

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CT only

Answer

No imaging if ulcer present

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis