{"id":"69a23072efd4f1d91750407d","name":"MRI Foot","slug":"mri-foot","description":"Structured template for MRI imaging of the foot (right and/or left), including evaluation of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues.","category":{"modality":"MRI","system":"MSK"},"tags":["foot","mri","musculoskeletal","no contrast","multiplanar"],"sections":{"title":{"defaultText":"MRI Foot","aiInstructions":"Extract exam title. If laterality (right/left/bilateral) is specified, include it in the title (e.g., 'MRI Right Foot', 'MRI Left Foot', 'MRI Bilateral Feet'). Use exact terminology from the source report."},"clinicalHistory":{"defaultText":"[Patient-specific — populated at report time]","aiInstructions":"Ask the user for: patient age, sex, presenting complaint, relevant clinical history, and reason for the exam. This section contextualizes the entire report. Always include it."},"comparison":{"defaultText":"No prior studies available for comparison.","aiInstructions":"If prior imaging is mentioned in the source report, document the specific comparison study, date, and relevant findings. Otherwise, use default text."},"technique":{"defaultText":"Multiplanar MRI images of the foot were obtained without intravenous contrast.","aiInstructions":"Extract technique details including imaging planes, contrast administration (or lack thereof), and any special sequences. Preserve exact technical specifications from the source report."},"findings":{"defaultText":"Detailed evaluation of the foot structures is provided below.","aiInstructions":"Provide overview statement. Organize findings by anatomical structure using the fields below. For each structure, use the actual finding from the report; if normal, use the provided default text.","fields":[{"name":"Osseous Structures - Metatarsals and Phalanges","defaultText":"Normal bone marrow and cortical signal of the metatarsals and phalanges without fracture, periostitis, erosions, or reactive bone edema.","aiInstructions":"Document signal characteristics, integrity, and any abnormalities such as fractures, periostitis, erosions, bone edema, or marrow signal abnormalities. Include specific location if mentioned."},{"name":"Tarsal Bones","defaultText":"Normal signal intensity of the visualized distal tarsal row without fracture, periostitis, erosions, or reactive bone edema.","aiInstructions":"Assess tarsal bones visible on the study. Document signal characteristics, fractures, erosions, edema, or other osseous abnormalities."},{"name":"Sesamoids","defaultText":"Normal signal intensity of the sesamoids without sesamoiditis, fracture, or avascular necrosis.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate sesamoid bones for signal abnormalities, fractures, sesamoiditis, or avascular necrosis. Specify location (medial or lateral) if abnormality noted."},{"name":"Joint Spaces and Articulations","defaultText":"Normal joint spaces without effusions. Normal capsular structures and plantar plates. No extra-osseous fluid collections. Normal Chopart and Lisfranc joints.","aiInstructions":"Document joint space width, presence or absence of effusions, synovitis, capsular integrity, and plantar plate status. Include findings at Chopart and Lisfranc articulations."},{"name":"Lisfranc Ligament","defaultText":"Normal Lisfranc ligament without disruption or edema.","aiInstructions":"Assess integrity and signal characteristics. Document any tears, strains, or edema."},{"name":"Intermetatarsal Spaces","defaultText":"Normal intermetatarsal spaces without intermetatarsal neuroma or bursitis.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate each intermetatarsal space for Morton neuroma, bursitis, or other masses. Specify location (e.g., second, third, fourth intermetatarsal space) if abnormality present."},{"name":"Flexor and Extensor Tendons","defaultText":"Normal visualized flexor and extensor tendons without tenosynovitis or tear.","aiInstructions":"Assess signal intensity, caliber, and integrity. Document tenosynovitis, partial or complete tears, or other abnormalities. Specify tendon location if abnormality noted."},{"name":"Tibialis Tendons","defaultText":"Normal visualized distal anterior and posterior tibialis tendons without tenosynovitis or tear.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate distal anterior and posterior tibialis tendons for signal abnormalities, tears, or tenosynovitis."},{"name":"Peroneal Tendons","defaultText":"Normal visualized distal peroneus longus and brevis tendons without tenosynovitis or tear.","aiInstructions":"Assess peroneus longus and brevis tendons for signal abnormalities, subluxation, tears, or tenosynovitis."},{"name":"Plantar Fascia","defaultText":"Normal plantar fascia without fasciitis, fibromatosis, or tear.","aiInstructions":"Document thickness, signal characteristics, and presence or absence of fasciitis, plantar fibromatosis, or tears."},{"name":"Intrinsic Muscles","defaultText":"Normal signal intensity of the intrinsic muscles of the forefoot without soft tissue masses or denervation atrophy.","aiInstructions":"Evaluate intrinsic foot muscles for signal abnormalities, atrophy, edema, or masses. Document any findings suggesting denervation."},{"name":"Subcutaneous Tissues","defaultText":"Normal subcutaneous adipose space without edema, masses, or abnormal collections.","aiInstructions":"Assess subcutaneous fat planes for edema, fluid collections, masses, or other abnormalities."}]},"impression":{"defaultText":"No acute abnormality identified on MRI of the foot.","aiInstructions":"Synthesize key findings into a concise clinical summary. List all significant abnormalities with anatomical specificity. If normal, provide appropriate normal summary statement. Avoid repeating detailed descriptions; focus on clinically relevant conclusions."}},"aiUsageInstructions":{"summary":"Use this template to generate a complete MRI Foot radiology report.","steps":["1. Collect patient clinical history from the user (age, sex, clinical indication).","2. Confirm whether prior studies are available for comparison.","3. For the Technique section, use defaultText or adapt based on actual acquisition parameters.","4. For each field in sections.findings.fields: ask the user for the finding or infer from clinical context. Use defaultText if the structure is normal.","5. Generate the Impression by summarizing the most significant findings from step 4.","6. Use the aiInstructions for each section to guide the depth and format of the content.","7. Maintain formal radiology report language throughout. Passive voice preferred.","8. If any finding is abnormal, quantify it with measurements and describe its imaging characteristics."],"language":"Formal radiology report language. Passive voice preferred. Avoid first-person pronouns.","format":"Numbered impression list. Prose findings paragraphs or structured field-by-field format both acceptable.","units":"Report measurements in centimeters (cm) for masses, millimeters (mm) for small structures."},"meta":{"canonicalUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/mri-foot","claudeApiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/claude/mri-foot","useInDashboardUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/?templateId=69a23072efd4f1d91750407d","apiUrl":"https://radiluxreports.com/templates/api/mri-foot","updatedAt":"2026-03-01T00:12:15.005Z","license":"Free for clinical and educational use. Attribution appreciated."}}