Figures 2, 3. MRI demonstrated minimal chondromalacia patellae and a focal articular cartilage defect of the lateral femoral condyle. A severe lateral meniscus deficiency was also apparent.

A suspected meniscal tear does not usually require an MRI, as most will heal with conservative management. (I refer nearly all to physical therapy rather than the treatments you used, but I won't ...

He said I don't need an MRI. I am not looking for knee surgery, but wouldn't an MRI indicate if it is a torn meniscus, pulled ligament, osteoarthritis, etc., so I could get the proper treatment?

Meniscal lesions are often comorbid with other knee joint pathology which complicates investigating the underlying cause behind the patient’s symptoms.2 Despite this, MRI of the knee is frequently ...

A suspected meniscal tear does not usually require an MRI, as most will heal with conservative management. (I refer nearly all to physical therapy rather than the treatments you used, but I won't ...