Q1: My wrist hurts constantly after repetitive tasks or a past injury. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Chronic wrist pain may indicate ligament tears (like TFCC), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or early arthritis. X-rays often appear normal, and physical exams cannot confirm the structural cause. MRI provides high-resolution, radiation-free images of ...
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Q1: My elbow hurts constantly after repetitive activities like typing or sports. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Chronic elbow pain from repetitive strain may indicate tendon microtears (lateral or medial epicondylitis), ligament injuries, or early joint degeneration. Physical exams and X-rays often cannot detect these subtle but clinically significant in...
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Q1: My elbow or wrist pain is limiting my work or sports performance. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent pain that affects daily activities, work, or sports may indicate tendon tears, ligament injuries, cartilage damage, or early arthritis. X-rays may appear normal, and physical exams cannot always confirm the structural problem. MRI provides deta...
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Q1: My wrist still hurts months after a sprain. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Lingering wrist pain after injury may indicate ligament tears (scapholunate, TFCC), tendon injuries, cartilage damage, or early post-traumatic arthritis. X-rays usually show only fractures and alignment issues, missing soft tissue injuries. MRI provides clear, radiation-free i...
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Q1: I have elbow pain that won’t go away despite physiotherapy and rest. Should I get an MRI?Yes. Persistent lateral (tennis elbow) or medial (golfer’s elbow) pain may indicate tendon tears, ligament strain, or early joint degeneration. X-rays cannot detect tendon or ligament injuries, and ultrasound may miss deep or subtle tears. MRI provides ...
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