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Er last night, dr. dx: right knee sprain. x-ray, ok, exam and his stretching very painful, does x-ray show torn ligaments, should mri be done?
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No: No X-rays definitely do not show soft tissue structures, only bone. I would follow up with an orthopedic surgeon, a detailed exam would likely yield a likely diagnosis and whether it not an MRI would be indicated.
Answered 2/12/2016
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