79 year-old female with fever, evaluate for osteomyelitis Ankle: There is slight increased T2 signal, likely representing edema within the posterior aspect of the calcaneus without T1 marrow changes to indicate osteomyelitis. Mild overlying soft tissue irregularity is noted. The lateral and medial collateral ligaments are intact. The Achilles tendon is intact.Foot: Bone marrow signal is within normal limits. There is increased T2 signal likely represent edema within the soft tissues posterior to the metatarsals. The soft tissue structures are otherwise unremarkable.
Mild edema along the posterior calcaneus which is likely reactive without evidence of osteomyelitis. 