Q1: My knee hurts for months, especially when walking or climbing stairs. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Chronic knee pain may be caused by ligament injuries (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL), meniscus tears, cartilage damage, or early osteoarthritis. X-rays only show bone changes, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of l...
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Q1: I have hip pain with numbness or weakness down my leg. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Hip pain with numbness or leg weakness may indicate nerve compression, labral tears, tendon or cartilage injury, or spinal-related issues affecting the hip. X-rays cannot detect soft tissue or nerve involvement, while MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free ima...
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Q1: I fell and now my hip hurts, but X-rays show no fracture. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Trauma can cause labral tears, cartilage injury, tendon or ligament damage, or subtle fractures not visible on X-ray. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free imaging of bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons to accurately diagnose the injury. Q2: Can rest...
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Q1: My hip pain is limiting my work, exercise, or daily activities. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent pain affecting mobility may indicate labral tears, cartilage injury, tendon or ligament damage, or early osteoarthritis. X-rays may appear normal, and physical exams cannot reliably detect soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radia...
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Q1: My hip has been painful for months, especially when walking or climbing stairs. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent hip pain may indicate labral tears, early osteoarthritis, cartilage damage, or tendon injuries. X-rays often only detect bone changes, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of cartilage,...
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