Can an MRI scan pick up Baxter's neuropathy?

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I think I have a trapped nerve in my heel because there's this constant burning feeling, and I find it difficult to walk on my foot. Would I have to go in for an MRI scan?

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Yes!  Ultrasound or MRI can provide clues to the diagnosis in general. On the inside of the heel, you can sometimes notice the thickening of the little Baxter's nerve. Other times, a normal scan may raise your suspicions about nerve trapping as the cause of pain and burning sensation.

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