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A Knee Scan- MRI and CT : Everything You Need To Know?

A Knee Scan- MRI and CT : Everything You Need To Know?

In this you will learn more about the Knee scan and which is the best scan MRI or CT Scan? if you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast,  or an active individual the knee joint plays a crucial role in your sports life....

What is a Knee Scan?

The Knee is one of the most important joints in the human body which supports weight management and movement. By Knee scan you get detailed images of your ligaments, knee bones, cartilage and muscles. If you’re an athlete, fitness enthusiast,  or an active individual the knee joint plays a crucial role in your sports life. Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre offers different types of scan for Knee

Causes Of Knee Pain:-     

Knee pain is an uncomfortable, irritating disorder and makes movement difficult for the person. There are various causes of Knee pain and these causes include:-

Knee Arthritis

One of the main causes of chronic knee pain. The Knee joint allows a hand to turn, rotate, and straighten. This is an advanced condition that causes cartilage to rip and wear between joints. The conditions primarily affect the joints that receive the most use, are affected by excess use, or are attempting to raise excessive weight.

Overuse of the Knee

A person may also have knee discomfort if he uses too much of his knee or puts too much pressure on the joint.  Overuse refers to those who work in jobs that require a lot of joint movement or who participate in sports. 

Knee Tendinitis

This is painful and might cause the person to feel uncomfortable. 

Overweight

Overweight is the condition in which you have more body weight than normal. Obesity puts a pressure on the joints, causing knee pain. This also increases the probability of displacement issues, injuries, dislocations and.

Tests which are used to detect knee pain?

Here are some tests used to detect the knee pain reasons such as- 

Knee MRIScan is used to check-

  • Swelling
  • Stiffness
  • Noise while movement
  • Bone break
  • Sports Injury
  • Bone fractures, which might not be visible in X-rays.
  • Cartilage damage.
  • Chronic knee pain

What is the procedure of MRI Scan?

  • Your doctor or provider will ask you to remove the jewellery, metal piercing, or if you’ve any metal implant consult at no.1 diagnostic centre, The Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre. 
  • Wear loose clothes during the test for comfortability and avoid tight clothes.
  • Your knee will be placed in a special coil that helps to create images, and then you’ll lie on an MRI machine which will slide into the machine.
  • The machine will make a noisy sound, to avoid this maybe you’ll get something to block noise. It’s important to capture the right images and accurate results.
  • This whole process will take around 30-60 minutes.

Knee CT Scan is used to check-

  • Check for arthritis in the knee joint.
  • Check for any knee injuries or fractures.
  • To assess the bony structure and morphology of the knee.
  • Check for ligaments and tendons.
  • Check for infections in the knee.
  • To check for any structural deformations in the knee.

What is the procedure of CT Scan?

  • A dough-nut shaped machine will perform this test.
  • The patient will lie down on the bed, which will slide into the scanner for scanning process. 
  • The scanner will produce the images of the knee and the patient needs to limit the movement as it can blur the images. 
  • The knee scan can take around 15-20 minutes and the scan with the contrast dye use can take up to 80-90 minutes. 

Conclusion:

Knee pain is defined as any discomfort or abnormality in or around the knee that makes it difficult to move or walk. If you are experiencing swelling or mobility issues, You can visit the best diagnostic centre in India The Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Centre. Consult your doctor before the test, and make sure you understand the procedure. There are many types of tests done for knees like MRI, CT, and USG to detect Knee abnormalities. Every test has its own specification and specialization. 

FAQS- 

Q. Introduction to Knee Pain?

Knee pain is defined as discomfort or abnormality in or around the knee that makes a person difficult to move or walk.

Q. Why MRI could be a helpful test for the knee?

To diagnose problems with muscle pain, ligaments, knee bones, and cartilage, knee MRI is necessary.

Q. Is there any best Diagnostic centre in Delhi near me?

You can type a knee CT scan near me in Google search for the nearest centres available or click here for consultation.