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What Does Two Malleolar Screws Suspected With Extensive Susceptibility Artifact Mean?

can someone please explain what this means on my MRI report. There is inferior spurring of the lateral malleolus with slight attenuaion and laxity of the anterior talofibular ligament indicating a remote avulsive injury. Two malleolar screws are suspected with extensive susceptibility artifact.
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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welcome to Health care magic.

The report says there is some signal intensity changes noted lateral malleolus and anterior talofibular ligament - this is seen in inflammation / infection to the tendon after a trauma / post operative.

There are two screws seen and they are causing artefact (disturb to see the structures due to presence of screws ) As metal implants / screws cause bad visibility of structures next to it.

But tendons and ligaments are best seen in MRI only.

Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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What Does Two Malleolar Screws Suspected With Extensive Susceptibility Artifact Mean?

welcome to Health care magic. The report says there is some signal intensity changes noted lateral malleolus and anterior talofibular ligament - this is seen in inflammation / infection to the tendon after a trauma / post operative. There are two screws seen and they are causing artefact (disturb to see the structures due to presence of screws ) As metal implants / screws cause bad visibility of structures next to it. But tendons and ligaments are best seen in MRI only. Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health. Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.