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Will an mri show if i tore my lateral meniscus if there is swelling in knee?
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Yes: Mri will show all of the soft tissue structures of the joint, including the medial and lateral meniscus as well as the acl and PCL and collateral ligaments.
Answered 1/12/2015
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Yes: Mri will show tears of the meniscus and will evaluate the ligaments of the knee. Mri will also show a fracture or bone bruise or fluid within the knee.
Answered 5/1/2013
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