My knee clicks and aches — what could be the problem and is MRI necessary?
Q1: Why does my knee click and ache?
Clicking or popping sounds often come from meniscus tears, cartilage wear, or loose tissue fragments inside the joint. These issues may not be visible on X-ray.
Q2: Short therapy hasn’t fixed it — should I do MRI?
Yes. Persistent pain and clicking despite therapy indicate the underlying problem hasn’t been addressed. MRI identifies the real cause efficiently.
Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated meniscus or cartilage damage can progress, causing chronic pain, swelling, or even joint instability.
Q4: How does MRI compare to other scans?
MRI shows cartilage, ligaments, and meniscus clearly without radiation, while X-ray cannot detect soft tissue damage.
Q5: Affordable MRI options?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, plus non-surgical treatment options.