Question

A 65-year-old with a diabetic foot ulcer and suspected osteomyelitis (probe-to-bone positive). Which diagnostic next step is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Obtain MRI to evaluate osteomyelitis extent

Answer

Bone scan first for all

Answer

No imaging; treat empirically long-term

Answer

CT scan alone is sufficient

Answer

Delay imaging until amputation is planned

Practice question

A 65-year-old with a diabetic foot ulcer and suspected osteomyelitis (probe-to-bone positive). Which diagnostic next step is preferred?