Sagital STIR image of the 1st ray demonstrates an abscess in the stump soft tissues, as well as osteomyelitis of the stump edge and sesamoid bone. The follow-up short axis STIR image demonstrates extent of soft tissue resection. The underlying metatarsal bones are normal without osteomyelitis. He had amputation of the 4th ray 5 months ago. The current radiograph demonstrates post operative change as well as extensive multifocal osteomyelitis of the forefoot.
Short axis STIR image demonstrates osteomyelitis as well as abscess formation.
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