Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Knee

Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016

Question: I have had altrasound scans for my right knee and there was nothing wrong with it. But i do weihht and it hurts. It hurt yo sitdn and get up or when gng dwn

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRi may be next diagnostic step

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,

if ultrasound didnt find the cause an MRI may provide more detailed Information about the knee.

Best regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Priyanka G Raj

Follow up: Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (39 minutes later)

Do i need a referal for mri

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Usually yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient, depending on the regulations in your country you will probably need a referral from your local gp or orthopedist to a radiologist. Some orthopedists have their own mri though, depends.

Best regards

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj