University Foot and Ankle Institute has its own foot and ankle MRI scanner conveniently located in the Santa Monica facility, offering our patients several substantial advantages.
Our ONI MSK Extreme MRI scanner was designed so our doctors can perform high-field (which basically means "extremely clear") diagnostic images in an environment optimized for our patient’s comfort.
“Open MRI” units (where your body does not completely go into a very closed-in feeling tube) usually have inferior image quality compared to traditional MRI machines. However, UFAI's ONI Open MRI is the world’s only open extremity MRI scanner to offer the quality of a traditional MRI, and because only your foot and ankle have to be inside the "imaging tube," it is truly fantastic.
Dr. Justin Franson, DPM, is a Board Certified Podiatric Foot and Ankle Specialist and Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. He attended the School College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, graduating in 2001. Dr. Franson then accepted a three-year residency program at the Greater Los Angeles VA and UCLA County Hospital.
Dr. Franson specializes in several areas including total ankle replacement and sports medicine. Treating athletes and weekend warriors like himself brings him a lot of joy. Dr. Franson keeps active with running marathons, triathlons, hiking, basketball, and golf.