How much does it cost for a MRI scan of the ankle?
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17 Citations | Kinematic MRI of the ankle is feasible and appears to improve visualization of ankle ligaments compared to MRI. |
12 Citations | MRI has the unique capability to evaluate osseous, ligamentous, tendinous, and muscular injuries about the foot and ankle, with a single imaging study. |
Generally, for the evaluation of acute ankle injuries, MRI is the most important second-step procedure when radiographs are nondiagnostic. | |
MRI of the ankle influences clinicians' diagnoses and management plans. | |
Breast MRI screening was superior in 0%, < $50,000/QALY in 22%, > $50,000/QALY in 34%, and inferior in 44% of trials. Although breast MRI may provide health benefits when compared to mammographic screening for some high risk women, it does not appear to be cost-effective even at willingness to pay thresholds above $120,000/QALY. | |
17 Citations | This study suggests that many of the pre-referral foot or ankle MRI scans obtained before evaluation by a foot and ankle specialist are not necessary. |
On the basis of the study results, we do not recommend the use of MRI when choosing between operative and nonoperative treatment of an SER-type ankle fracture. |