Q1: Why does my knee hurt when going up or down stairs?Pain may arise from meniscus tears, ligament injuries, early arthritis, or cartilage damage. Short trials of physiotherapy may not reveal the root cause. Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent pain despite therapy signals structural injury that MRI can accurately diagn...
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Q1: Why does my shoulder feel unstable or dislocate?Ligament tears, labrum injury, or rotator cuff weakness may cause recurrent dislocations. MRI clearly visualizes these structures. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent instability despite strengthening exercises or therapy signals the need for imaging before further con...
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Q1: How does shoulder arthritis develop?Degeneration of cartilage, tendons, or joint structures can cause pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. MRI detects early changes invisible on X-ray. Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent pain or reduced motion despite conservative care is a strong indication for MRI. Q3: R...
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Q1: Why hasn’t physiotherapy helped my shoulder pain?Short-term therapy may temporarily relieve symptoms but cannot diagnose underlying structural injuries like rotator cuff tear, tendon injury, or labrum damage. Q2: How does MRI help?MRI identifies the exact injury, enabling targeted non-surgical management or surgical planning. Q3: Risks of d...
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Q1: How do I know if I have a rotator cuff tear?Symptoms include pain when lifting or rotating the arm, night-time pain, weakness, and popping or clicking. MRI is required to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other injuries. Q2: My short therapy trial hasn’t worked — should I do MRI?Yes. Persistent pain and functional limitations despite cons...
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