Question 1

mri and knee injury--is that best test?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam: An MRI is useless without a good physical examination. In fact, MRI 's should not be ordered unless the treating physician has performed an adequate exam and has an idea what he or she is looking for !

Question 2

my knee hurts sooo bad. do i need an mri?

Accepted Answer

First...: First get examined by an orthopedic surgeon. Usually they will order x-ray to include weight bearing views and special patella views if indicated.

Diagnosis and treatment may start at this point. If there is a question as to source or as a confirmational tool an MRI can be appropriate.

First things first!

Question 3

clear mri but still have knee pain. help?

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See below: Sometimes knee pain may be pain radiating from your hip. Have the hip above your knee checked out.

Question 4

my knee hurts really badly. do i need an mri?

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Ortho eval first: Mri's are over utilized.  See an ortho doc first for an eval and xrays if needed.  He/she will decide if an MRI is needed.

Question 5

can you help me understand my knee mri report?

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Not by yourself: The interpretation of a knee MRI study is complicated, and should not be done by a patient.  There are many variations of anatomy and lesions which can be seen with MRI, and some of these are important, while others are not. Talk with your Primary Doctor about the results.  If not satisfied, ask for a second opinion from another  experienced Doctor.

Question 6

i would like help! - how do i read my knee mri?

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You do not read: You should not attempt to read your study.  Make an appointment with your Doctor and ask for an explanation. You can also ask for a second opinion.

Question 7

can someone help interpret an mri of my left knee?

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: Not on the free HealthTap platform. Best would be to discuss it with the ordering doc who will have the radiologist’s input as well and can elaborate in proper clinical context.

Question 8

what does "hypointense" mean on an mri scan of the knee?

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Need context: "hypointense" means "dark" signal on either t1 (more likely) or t2 weighted sequences.  These mean different  things, and thus more info is needed.  You can learn more about MRI scanning (in text and video) here: http://www.Conciergeradiologist.Com/how-does-mri-work.Html.  Be sure to check out related pages on the site to learn more about all things mri, especially as it relates to your case.

Question 9

help please! i'm having knee injury, mri showed nothing?

Accepted Answer

Rest?: If the MRI was negative, there is nothing seriously wrong with your knee that needs fixing...Which is great. Try resting it for a bit, possibly some ice and Ibuprofen and hopefully it will get better on its own. If not, maybe some physical therapy could be helpful.

Question 10

can you have mri after total knee due to metal components?

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Sometimes: Metal does cause artifactual density on mri. Software developed to correct for metal artifact that provide high-resolution images with superb bone and soft tissue contrast. Have to inquire from facility performing study whether metal correction software available with mr unit. Of course hardware has to be made of titanium and not have magnetic properties.

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Clear mri but still have knee pain. help?

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My knee hurts really badly. do i need an mri?

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Can you help me understand my knee mri report?

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I would like help! - how do i read my knee mri?

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Can someone help interpret an mri of my left knee?

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What does "hypointense" mean on an mri scan of the knee?

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Help please! i'm having knee injury, mri showed nothing?

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Can you have mri after total knee due to metal components?

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