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Can meniscus tear be seen on xray? how is it confirmed?
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Usually not: A meniscus tear is an injury to the cartilage that pads the knee joint. Regular xrays are helpful to rule out other causes of your pain i.e. Fracture), but the best imaging test is an MRI of the knee.
Answered 6/22/2018
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Meniscus tear: If significant tear, both MRI and clinical exam (locking, buckling, mcmurray test) will be positive.
Answered 12/29/2022
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Need an MRI: An xray cannot see a meniscus tear. This can be visualized by mri.
Answered 1/28/2018
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No.: You cannot see meniscal tears on xray. Those only show the bony structures. An MRI is needed to verify a meniscal tear.
Answered 2/9/2019
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