MRI Both Knee Joints With Contrast

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
Get the blood urea and creatinine test done to evaluate kidney function and to ensure safety of contrast before taking up the procedure.

Understanding MRI Both Knee Joints With Contrast

What is MRI Both Knee Joints With Contrast?

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the Both Knee joint with Contrast is used to visualize the bones of the knee joint along with the surrounding soft tissues like the cartilages, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels. The knee joint includes the lower end of the upper leg bone (femur), the upper end of the lower leg bones (the tibia and fibula), and the kneecap (patella). The contrast helps in increasing the visibility of the internal organs and hence improves the sensitivity and diagnostic accuracy of the MRI scan.

This test is prescribed by the doctor to diagnose any fracture from the knee and to diagnose any infection or abnormal growth of the bones of the knee joint.

What is MRI Both Knee Joints With Contrast used for?

To diagnose any fracture of the bones that form the knee joint
To diagnose suspected osteoporosis or deformities of the bones of this joint
To diagnose any infection or abnormal growth of the bones or the soft tissues of this joint
To diagnose any suspected arthritis or dislocation of the elbow joint
To diagnose any injury to the soft tissues like ligaments, tendons or the surrounding muscles

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about MRI Both Knee Joints With Contrast

Frequently Asked Questions about MRI Both Knee Joints With Contrast

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.