{"product_id":"acute-ankle-injury-ultra-high-resolution-3t-mri-gold-coast","title":"Acute Ankle Injury — Ultra-High-Resolution 3T MRI | Gold Coast","description":"\u003ch1 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcute Ankle Injury — Ultra-High-Resolution 3T MRI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolled Your Ankle? Still Unable to Walk Normally?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot every ankle injury is a simple sprain, and not every ankle injury is visible on X-ray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA twisting injury, awkward landing or direct impact may damage ligaments, tendons, cartilage or bone. Significant injuries can sometimes be difficult to distinguish clinically.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt MBR Health on the Gold Coast, our advanced 3T MRI provides detailed assessment of ankle injuries, using dedicated high-resolution protocols designed for the anatomical region being examined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Can MRI Detect?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLateral ankle ligament injuries, including ATFL and CFL tears.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSyndesmotic injuries, commonly called high ankle sprains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeltoid ligament injuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeroneal, posterior tibial and other tendon injuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOsteochondral injuries of the talus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBone bruising, stress reactions and occult fractures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidfoot ligament injuries, including suspected Lisfranc injuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Advanced 3D MRI?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected sub-0.5 mm 3D acquisitions allow detailed multiplanar assessment of small structures, including ligaments, tendons and joint surfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMRI also evaluates the underlying bone marrow, which can be particularly important when an injury is not apparent on initial X-ray.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnkle?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe examination must be targeted to the injured region. A dedicated ankle MRI does not necessarily include the forefoot, and a dedicated foot MRI may not adequately assess the ankle ligaments. We will have you complete a pain chart prior to the exam to minimise the risk of injury falling outside the scanned region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur radiologist will review your symptoms and injury mechanism to confirm the appropriate examination - in some circumstances a foot and ankle MRI is required and this will incur additional cost.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequest Your MRI Directly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelected privately funded foot or ankle MRI examinations can be requested online without an existing external referral, subject to clinical approval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA treating medical practitioner must be nominated to receive your report and arrange follow-up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dedicated \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mbrhealth.com.au\/specialist-diagnostics\/3t-mri\/ankle-mri-scan\/\" title=\"high resolution 3t ankle MRI\"\u003e3T ankle MRI \u003c\/a\u003eand specialist radiologist report.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo ionising radiation. Privately funded.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRequest Your Ankle MRI Online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MBR Health","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48295886618822,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/5321\/5430\/files\/Screenshot2026-10-13at12.26.10pm.png?v=1791858566","url":"https:\/\/mbrhealth.myshopify.com\/products\/acute-ankle-injury-ultra-high-resolution-3t-mri-gold-coast","provider":"MBR Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}