Q1: I injured my knee during sports, and it still hurts. Should I get an MRI?
Yes. Knee pain after trauma may indicate ligament tears (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscus tears, cartilage damage, or bone bruises. X-rays often appear normal, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of all knee structures for accurate diagnosis.

Q2: Can rest, ice, or physiotherapy treat post-injury knee pain without MRI?
These methods may relieve temporary symptoms but cannot confirm or exclude structural injuries. Without MRI, serious ligament, meniscus, or cartilage damage may go undetected, prolonging pain and risking long-term knee dysfunction.

Q3: What are the risks of delaying MRI after a knee sports injury?
Delaying MRI may allow untreated ligament or meniscus injuries to worsen, causing chronic pain, instability, limited mobility, and early osteoarthritis. Early MRI ensures timely diagnosis and non-surgical management to prevent further damage.

Q4: Why is MRI better than X-ray, CT, or ultrasound for post-trauma knee injuries?
X-rays only show bone fractures and alignment, CT is less sensitive for soft tissue, and ultrasound may miss deep ligament or cartilage injuries. MRI provides comprehensive, radiation-free imaging of ligaments, meniscus, cartilage, and bones for precise treatment planning.

Q5: Where can I get a fast, affordable MRI for post-trauma knee pain?
The Pain Relief Clinic offers insurance and Medisave claimable MRI scans under $1,000, completed within 1 working day, along with non-surgical treatments to safely restore knee function.