Extremity Imaging Partners-EIP

We are excited to announce that Extremity Imaging Partners has performed over 80,000 MRI scans. Thank you to all of our referring offices for continuing to put your trust in our service and thank you to our employees for working so hard to ensure that all of our patients are treated with the highest level of care.

Here is a great picture from the Midwest Academy Quickie Seminar held this past weekend where EIP was a sponsor and exhibitor.

Happy first day of summer!!

The Achilles tendon is the largest tendon in the body. Achilles tendinitis implies an inflammatory response, but this is very limited because there is little blood supply to the Achilles tendon. MRI can define the extent of degeneration, the degree to which the tendon sheath is involved and the presence of other problems in this area. http://www.aofas.org//ailme/Pages/Achilles-Tendinitis.aspx

MRI can play an important role in diagnosing peroneal tendinosis and is very useful in determining whether or not there is a tear. http://www.aofas.org//ailme/Pages/Peroneal-Tendonitis.aspx

Happy Earth Day! Did you know that the MRI systems used at all of the EIP centers do no use cryogens and they use far less power than other MRI machines?

Proper diagnosis of tarsal tunnel syndrome requires the expert attention of specialists and may include the use of MRI.

The most common symptoms of peripheral neuropathy include burning, numbness, tingling, or shooting or stabbing pain in the toes and/or fingertips. People who have peripheral neuropathy should have their feet examined by a podiatrist at least once per year.

http://www.mayoclinic.org//plantar-fasci/home/ovc-20268392 Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick bank of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia). If you think you are suffering from plantar fasciitis, an MRI may help to determine a definitive diagnosis.

FDA issues MRI warning on implantable infusion pumps.

Sometimes you can get better service if you don't use your health insurance -- and you can save money too.