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Flow chart for imaging modality choice in osteomyelitis. A plain radiograph should always be obtained first to exclude fractures. Unless contraindicated, an MRI should then be performed as it is the best currently available modality for establishing the diagnosis of osteomyelitis. If MRI is contraindicated, CT or nuclear medicine studies can be obtained, although these tests are of limited sensitivity and specificity compared to MRI.
