What a Knee MRI Shows That an X-Ray Cannot

Source: International Business Times

A Seoul orthopedic surgeon explains why an MRI often comes before any decision about knee surgery — and how faster scans and same-day reading change the visit SEOUL, South Korea - For most people with knee pain, the first test is an X-ray. It is quick, widely available and good at showing how much space is left between the bones. But it leaves out much of what matters when deciding between treatments.