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A member asked:
When would contrast be needed for a knee mri? had mri without it and concerned it missed somerhing since it wasn't used
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Mri: MRI with contrast is usually indicated when there has been prior surgery done
Answered 10/10/2015
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MRI without contrast: is usually sufficient to diagnose knee pathology. In some special cases, a contrast material may be used during the MRI scan to show certain structures more clearly in the pictures. The contrast material may be used to check blood flow, find some types of tumors, and show areas of inflammation or infection. The contrast material may be put in a vein (IV) in your arm or directly into your knee.
Answered 10/10/2015
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