Q1: What causes knee pain at night?Cartilage wear, meniscus tears, or inflammation often flare when resting at night. X-ray may not reveal the underlying issue. Q2: Therapy hasn’t improved it — what should I do?Persistent symptoms despite short-term therapy indicate the need for MRI to identify the root cause, preventing wasted effort and wors...
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Q1: Why get MRI before surgery?MRI confirms the exact cause of pain — meniscus tear, ligament injury, or cartilage damage — ensuring the surgery is necessary and targeted. Q2: Short trial of therapy failed — should I do MRI?Yes. If non-surgical therapy doesn’t help, MRI identifies the problem before considering invasive treatment. Q3: Ris...
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Q1: Why might X-ray miss early arthritis?X-ray only detects bone changes, but cartilage, ligaments, and soft tissue are invisible. MRI can reveal early degeneration before it causes severe pain. Q2: I’ve tried therapy, but my knee still aches — what now?If short-term therapy doesn’t help, MRI should be considered to confirm the cause and gui...
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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 ...
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Q1: What causes knee pain during routine activities?Common causes include meniscus tear, ligament strain, cartilage wear, or early arthritis. Even mild injuries can progressively worsen if untreated. Q2: Therapy hasn’t worked — what now?If a short trial of physiotherapy, massage, or anti-inflammatory medication fails, MRI should be considered ...
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