Reason: r/o osteomyelitis History: pain after needle stick There is mild edema and reticulation of the subcutaneous fat along the posteromedial aspect of the heel presumably at the site of the previously seen broken needle that has been extracted. There are small linear foci of low signal intensity within the subcutaneous tissues in this location which may represent suture material. We see no fluid collection within the soft tissues, nor do we see any abnormal signal intensity within the bones to indicate osteomyelitis. The visualized tendons appear intact. The ligamentous structures appear normal for age. Mild osteoarthritis affects the tibiotalar joint, but otherwise the ankle appears normal for age. We see no abnormal enhancement.
Mild inflammatory changes in the soft tissues of the heel without evidence of osteomyelitis. Other findings as described above.