Pain in and around the knee can be awkward and frustrating, preventing you from getting on and enjoying life. You should consider getting an MRI scan of your knee if you’ve been experiencing problems that have lasted longer than a few weeks. A knee MRI scan will deliver detailed images of your knee, including the surrounding muscles, tissues, and the knee joint itself. With no waiting lists and self-referral available, we can offer an appointment at short notice, at a time that suits your busy schedule.
MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, which is a way of taking pictures inside the body using magnetic fields and radio waves. It’s a safe, painless, and non-invasive procedure that captures high-quality images inside the body. Unlike X-rays, MRI doesn’t use potentially harmful radiation.
During a knee joint MRI scan, the radiologist will use the scanner to take cross-section images of your knee showing the structures within it, including:
Joint capsule
Patella ligaments
Meniscus
Tibial and femoral condyles (the rounded end of the lower leg bones)
If you’re experiencing any of the following symptoms, an MRI scan of your knee could help diagnose the problem and plan treatment:
Joint pain
Recurring muscle pain
Difficulty walking
Weakness or instability
Swelling around the knee
Popping or crunching sounds
Your knee pain may be the result of an injury, or it could indicate another condition. Some of the possible issues the scan can detect are:
Joint weakness
Fractures
Osteoarthritis and other degenerative diseases
Infections
Tumours
Fluid build-up in the knee
Damage to ligaments, meniscus, or soft tissue
Tendon and ligament tears
Here’s what to expect when you book a private knee MRI scan with Medicana Winchester:
Appointment booking: Choose your location and date, then submit the self-referral form or book online. You don’t normally need a GP referral.
Attend your diagnostic appointment: The knee MRI scan will take approximately 20 minutes. We ask you to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment.
Results: Receive a full report and scan images within three days. You can also add an optional consultation with one of our private GPs to explain your results and save 20% on consultation fees.
Our team will ensure you’re ready for your scan, but you can help by telling them about your medical history. Unless you’re asked to do otherwise, you can continue to eat, drink, and take medication as normal before your scan. Please inform our patient care team if any of the following applies to you, as it may affect how your MRI scan is performed:
Cochlear implants
Pacemakers
Artificial joints or heart valves
Pregnancy
Claustrophobia
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