About This Test
Detailed pictures of the knee joint and the lower part of the thigh. It shows the bones, cartilage, menisci, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nearby soft tissues.This type of MRI is done when someone has knee pain, swelling, locking, or difficulty walking. Including the lower thigh helps give a fuller view of important structures like the quadriceps tendon, lower thigh muscles, and the upper part of the femur. This makes it easier to detect injuries such as meniscus tears, ligament damage (like ACL or MCL tears), muscle strains, inflammation, fractures, or signs of arthritis.
Home Collection
✗ Not Available
Reports Available In
1 Day
Preparation / Prerequisite
Fasting is not mandatory except for un-coperative patients where sedation may be needed ( 4-6 hours fasting) Prior appointment desirable. Non MR compatible Pacemaker .For contrast administration (CEMR) renal status to be assesed. Please bring latest reports of blood urea and creatinine (if available). Please bring along the prescription , all previous records & investigation reports (including images & soft copies, if any
Frequently Asked Questions
ANS: It uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed body images.
ANS: No prepartion & no fasting required & bring old records.
ANS: To produce detailed images of the knee joint and the adjacent upper portion of the lower thigh. This allows doctors to evaluate not only the knee joint but also the muscles, tendons, ligaments, and soft tissues just above the knee, which can affect knee function.
to evaluate:
- Knee pain, swelling, or stiffness
- Injuries involving ligaments, menisci, or tendons extending into the lower thigh
- Muscle or soft tissue injuries just above the knee
- Cartilage damage or degenerative changes
- Bone injuries, stress fractures, or tumors
- Inflammatory conditions (bursitis, synovitis)
to evaluate:
- Knee pain, swelling, or stiffness
- Injuries involving ligaments, menisci, or tendons extending into the lower thigh
- Muscle or soft tissue injuries just above the knee
- Cartilage damage or degenerative changes
- Bone injuries, stress fractures, or tumors
- Inflammatory conditions (bursitis, synovitis)
ANS : latest eGFR / creatinine report (within 1 month) is required.
ANS: Yes. MRI does not use radiation. It is generally very safe. However, patients with certain metal implants or devices may not be eligible.
ANS : 30–40 minutes depending on the area.
ANS: Inform the staff beforehand. Options include: Mild sedation.
ANS : Yes, attendend is required for any invasive procedure or IV sedation.
ANS: Yes, but ear protection is provided.
ANS: Yes, to get clear images.
ANS: If you have a pacemaker, this test may or may not be possible. Some modern pacemakers are MRI-compatible (MRI-conditional), while older ones are not. Always inform the doctor and MRI staff about your pacemaker before the scan.
ANS : Appointment is preferably else you will rare to wait for your turn.
TAT Policy
The Turnaround Time (TAT) depends on the following factors:
- Registration date and time
- Type of scan or test
- Scan time or sample collection time
In uncommon circumstances, TAT may be delayed due to test complexity or reasons beyond our control. You will be informed of the estimated TAT at the time of registration.
