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Imaging recommendation · Musculoskeletal

Atraumatic knee pain in adult

Recommended: X-ray Knee 3 views (weight-bearing if OA); MRI if persistent or mechanical symptoms is the preferred imaging study for atraumatic knee pain in adult. X-ray for OA, alignment, mass.

Recommended study

X-ray Knee 3 views (weight-bearing if OA); MRI if persistent or mechanical symptoms

XR No contrast Preferred Musculoskeletal Outpatient Reviewed

X-ray for OA, alignment, mass. MRI for unexplained persistent pain or mechanical symptoms.

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