Why Might I Need Knee MRI?

Knee related problems are very common. The knee problems can affect the people of every age group. Whether it is knee pain, weakness, stiffness, swelling etc. It can be due to sedentary lifestyle and many other factors. Knowing the cause of the knee problem is the first step towards the treatment of the knee problem. There are various kinds of imaging procedure to diagnose the knee related issues but MRI is one of the most reliable technique to detect and diagnose the problems.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is one of the advanced diagnostic and imaging techniques that is performed to diagnose and detect the various kinds of disorders or diseases in your body. The MRI scan uses a strong magnetic field with radio waves to evaluate the internal structure of the knee for detecting knee-related problems.

In this blog, we will explain the reasons for ordering Knee MRI scans to detect and diagnose the underlying problems.

There is various purpose for undergoing Knee MRI. Some of the reasons are mentioned below:

• Detect the problems related to the knee joint, such as osteoarthritis, bone tumors, bone infection, ligament tear, damaged cartilage, meniscus, torn tendons, etc.
• Detect the reason for unexplained knee pain and swelling around the knee.
• To confirm whether the knee arthroscopy is required.
• Detect the bone fracture that is not clearly seen in other imaging methodologies such as x-ray.
• To detect certain bone and joint-related problems.

There are various reasons that make you unable to undergo a Knee MRI

• Metal devices in your leg make the images of the knee MRI blurry.
• Pregnancy is one of the reasons that make you unable to go for a knee MRI because it can affect the womb.
• MRI uses a powerful magnetic field that’s why the implanted devices which contain metal such as Pacemaker, medicine infusion pumps, and dental implants may get affected by a magnet.

Result of Knee MRI scan

Normal result

The normal result indicates that there is no problem with the ligaments, meniscus, tendons, bones, and joints. The size, shape, and location of these soft tissues are normal. There is no tumor or any abnormal growth, broken bones, fractures, extra fluid accumulation, etc. present.

Abnormal result

The abnormal result indicates the presence of different possibilities. The patient may suffer from the mentioned below conditions such as:

• Bones injury
• Bone fracture
• Infection and fluid accumulation
• Torn Ligament
• Meniscus and tendon tears are present.
• Tendon tears
• Tumors

Conclusion

The MRI knee scan is an advanced diagnostic procedure used to capture images of the inside of the knee. This methodology helps the doctor in the inspection of the knee for wear & tear and injuries to the knee and its surrounding tissues. Doctors ask for this scanning procedure if they suspect abnormalities in the knee joint. With the help of this scanning procedure, various types of diseases or disorders can be detected such as arthritis, bone fracture, trauma, infection and knee ligaments, etc.

Why choose Ganesh Diagnostic?

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre is the leading MRI scan center in Delhi, offering the Knee MRI scan using the advanced MRI scanning technique of 3.0 Tesla. We believe in providing cost-effective and excellent quality diagnostic service. We have a team of specialized skilled, expert, and highly experienced MRI technologists and radiologists for diagnosing acute as well as complicated cases of a knee problems. To know more about knee MRI scans, and the cost of knee MRI scans in Delhi, contact us and talk to our experts.