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What Causes Knee Pain?
Question: my knee is in pain all the time. but the mri and xray came out fine. ive heard of mri with contrast to check for nerve damage. would that help?
Brief Answer:
I don't think you need contrast study.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX lagrow
Thanks for writing to HCM
Firstly you need proper clinical examination.
Plain MRI of knee is very useful in investigating knee pain.If there is indication of any infection like osteomyelitis or there is any tumour then only contrast is administered.
Contrast material is used to check blood flow,tumor assessment and to show areas of inflammation or infection.
You have normal findings in plain MRI and there is no reason for contrast administration,so i don't think you need contrast study.Plain MRI can assess various reasons for nerve pain in knee joint.
You should consult your orthopedician for proper assessment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
I don't think you need contrast study.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX lagrow
Thanks for writing to HCM
Firstly you need proper clinical examination.
Plain MRI of knee is very useful in investigating knee pain.If there is indication of any infection like osteomyelitis or there is any tumour then only contrast is administered.
Contrast material is used to check blood flow,tumor assessment and to show areas of inflammation or infection.
You have normal findings in plain MRI and there is no reason for contrast administration,so i don't think you need contrast study.Plain MRI can assess various reasons for nerve pain in knee joint.
You should consult your orthopedician for proper assessment.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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