What is an MRI of the Knee?
MRI is an effective method of imaging the soft tissue structures around bones, making knee MRI an important part of diagnosing knee problems following an injury. Magnetic Resonance Imaging is considered medically necessary for the evaluation of the knee for the following indications: • Meniscus tear, cruciate or multi ligament injury with pain and instability evidenced by: • Pivot shift test, positive McMurrays sign (meniscus injury) • Lachmans test (ACL injury), locking • Suspected meniscus tear or ligament injury without instability non responsive to 4 weeks of physical therapy and medication.
