Q1: Why get MRI before knee surgery?
MRI precisely identifies injured structures—meniscus, ligaments, cartilage—ensuring surgery is necessary and properly targeted.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. MRI confirms the root cause, avoiding unnecessary surgery or ineffective interventions.

Q3: Risks of skipping MRI?
Incorrect diagnosis may lead to ineffective surgery, prolonged recovery, and persistent pain.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI shows all soft tissue structures clearly, unlike X-ray or CT, and is radiation-free.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, along with non-surgical treatment options.

Q1: Why does chronic knee pain persist despite therapy?
Persistent pain may be caused by meniscus tears, ligament injury, cartilage degeneration, or early arthritis, which cannot be diagnosed without MRI.

Q2: How does MRI help?
MRI identifies the exact structural cause, allowing evidence-based, targeted treatment and avoiding wasted therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, leading to chronic pain, reduced mobility, and joint degeneration.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free imaging of ligaments, menisci, cartilage, and other soft tissues.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, plus non-surgical treatment options.

Q1: Why does my knee lock?
Locking often results from meniscus tears, loose cartilage, or ligament injury that cannot be confirmed without MRI.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?
Yes. MRI identifies structural damage, enabling targeted treatment and preventing chronic issues.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated injuries may worsen, causing chronic pain, instability, and early osteoarthritis.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed imaging of soft tissues, whereas X-ray shows bones only and CT is less effective for ligaments and cartilage.

Q5: Fast MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, along with non-surgical treatment options.

Q1: Why does my knee remain swollen?
Persistent swelling can result from meniscus tears, ligament sprains, cartilage injury, or early arthritis, which cannot be ruled out without imaging.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t resolved swelling — should I get MRI?
Yes. MRI provides a precise diagnosis, guiding targeted, effective treatment instead of continued ineffective therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Chronic swelling can worsen joint damage, cause instability, and prolong recovery.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or ultrasound?
MRI offers high-resolution, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues, unlike X-ray (bones only) or ultrasound (operator-dependent).

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, with non-surgical treatment options.

Q1: Why does my knee hurt when squatting?
Pain may be caused by meniscus tears, ligament injury, cartilage damage, or patellofemoral joint issues.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain despite treatment warrants MRI to identify the precise structural cause and prevent further ineffective therapy.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Delayed diagnosis may lead to worsening meniscus or ligament damage, chronic pain, and reduced functional capacity.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI clearly visualizes all soft tissue structures without radiation. X-ray shows bones only, and CT is less reliable for soft tissues.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, plus non-surgical treatment options.