Question 1

knee pain and mri said small cyst that was 'ok'. was treated with bursitis with a cortisoneshot 4mon ago. i don't want another shot, what is the cause?

Accepted Answer

More info. needed: It's difficult to answer your question with that limited amount of information. The most common cyst around the knee is in the back (popliteal area), called a baker's cyst. It can be a sign that there is a problem within the joint (arthritis, cartilage tear, etc.). Bursitis can occur around the knee, but usually outside the joint. Consider another visit to your doctor for an exam and more koptions.

Question 2

i had a mri of my knee which showed patella tendonosis and bursitis had it for 14yrs can it be treated? if so how doing p/t and exercises .

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P/T & NSAI: Pain in the patellar tendon is usally an overuse problem. The mainstay of treatment is pt or home exercise, antinflamitories & bracing . However 14 years of pain is not typical. If ypu have not seen an orthopedist, i suggest you do and you may benefit from an mri. Occasionally there is a surgical problem present tesponsible for pain in the anterior knee.Good luck.

Question 3

i have had an mri scan following pain in both knees which started 7 months ago. scan showed deep infrapatella bursitis knees. any advice on treatment?

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DiscussWithOrthopedi: Infrapatellar Bursitis is usually treated with1Physical Therapy2Corticosteroid Injections in the bursa3Anti Inflammatory meds or oral steroids 4 Surgery as last resort.
Treatment depends on the cause of the bursitis,age of the patient and any co existing condition like Diabetes or osteoarthritis.So discuss what you need from your Orthopedic Doctor

Question 4

had mri on knee  showed meniscal tear, tendentis, bursitis, benign lesion on cartilage. what is yr opinion on treatment? .

Accepted Answer

Depends on your main: symptoms. If knee is hurting and "gives way" when you walk, then a Scope surgery to get rid of the Meniscal tear; which also provides an opportunity to look at all other structures. Lesion on Cartilage, might look benign, But a biopsy could be done, to confirms it is Benign,
The bursitis/tendonitis, if still persists can be treated by the NSAIDs and PT/exercises, heat/cold packs etc.
Good Luck.

Question 5

9 yr injury 2 knee w/medial & lateral jointline tenderness spurs bursitis. mri neg ors will not prescription pt just ex knees sore w/ex. possible tear not seen?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Many times the radiologist can miss a subtle tear or flip lesion in the knee. This may be because it does not show on the scan (because of the 5-7mms between slices) or because it just was not seen.  I see many patients for second opinions that the original surgeon never even looked at the images with their own eyes, they only read the report.

Question 6

spinal lumbar problems past year knees bad. injections help swelling, pain radiates up,worse at rest. knees unable to bear weight.now leg tingling and numbness.mri showed pockets of fluid in legs and knees.bursitis in hips and shoulders. ideas why?

Accepted Answer

: Regarding your joints, see a rheumatologist.  Regarding the leg sensory complaints, see a neurologist.  You appear to possess an inflammatory process causing widespread issues, and this cannot be simply defined on this site.  We could go a bit further if you wish a virtual consult.

Question 7

can synovitis of the knee show up on mri without contrast?

Accepted Answer

Yes,: synovitis will generally show up on a noncontrast knee mri.

Question 8

how much does a knee mri with contrast shows? what do they do during a knee mri with contrast what is the procedure

Accepted Answer

MR arthrogram: There are two kinds of contrast.  Injecting contrast into the joint beside the kneecap will help look for tears of the meniscus or cartilage. Injecting contrast into an arm vein will help look for infection or tumor around the knee. It just depends what your doc is looking for. The needles used are thin, so they don't really hurt, honestly. Let us know if you need help reviewing your MR results.

Question 9

does a mri show if someone has rsd in their knee?

Accepted Answer

No.: And rsd is distal.  You may have "complex regional pain" issues, but an MRI will not reveal either diagnosis!

Question 10

can a knee mri show if any of the ligaments are stretched out?

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Detection: Not stretching;however, ligament tear or rupture can be detected.

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Knee pain and mri said small cyst that was 'ok'. was treated with bursitis with a cortisoneshot 4mon ago. i don't want another shot, what is the cause?

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I had a mri of my knee which showed patella tendonosis and bursitis had it for 14yrs can it be treated? if so how doing p/t and exercises .

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I have had an mri scan following pain in both knees which started 7 months ago. scan showed deep infrapatella bursitis knees. any advice on treatment?

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Had mri on knee showed meniscal tear, tendentis, bursitis, benign lesion on cartilage. what is yr opinion on treatment? .

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9 yr injury 2 knee w/medial & lateral jointline tenderness spurs bursitis. mri neg ors will not prescription pt just ex knees sore w/ex. possible tear not seen?

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Spinal lumbar problems past year knees bad. injections help swelling, pain radiates up,worse at rest. knees unable to bear weight.now leg tingling and numbness.mri showed pockets of fluid in legs and knees.bursitis in hips and shoulders. ideas why?

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Can synovitis of the knee show up on mri without contrast?

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How much does a knee mri with contrast shows? what do they do during a knee mri with contrast what is the procedure

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Does a mri show if someone has rsd in their knee?

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Can a knee mri show if any of the ligaments are stretched out?

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