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How is a weight bearing x-ray on the knee done? the macurray test is postitive when the knee clicks at the joint?
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X-ray : X-ray is done when you are standing. This is to see if you have arthritis in the knee.
Answered 7/7/2013
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Xray: The weight bearing xray is done with the patient standing and a slight bend in the knee. This gives a better indication of joint space narrowing related to arthritis or ligament instability.
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