One of the knee MRI imaging centers in Shiraz is the clinic of Dr. Zahra Eshghi, specialist in orthopedics and physical orthopedics of the knee. It is used to diagnose diseases.. This imaging alone is not enough to diagnose the disease, but it usually provides the doctor with enough evidence to diagnose the problem.. In most cases, in the case of knee injury, infection or joint disorder, the doctor uses MRI to determine the cause of the disease and also to advance the treatment plan.. See the cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles and even some blood vessels.. What is a knee MRI? Structures inside the knee joint Such as bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, and blood vessels are obtained from different directions. MRI uses a powerful magnetic field, radio frequency pulses, and a computer to produce detailed images of structures inside the body, and X-rays are not useful in this method. - Rupture of tendons or ligaments - Bone fracture - Arthritis - Infection - Presence of tumor Also, the doctor uses this test to confirm the need for knee surgery or to check the degree of recovery after surgery... Diagnosis of a knee meniscus tear... The meniscus is a wedge-shaped cartilaginous cartilage that is located inside the knee and plays a role in absorbing shocks, stabilizing and transferring equal weight in the knee joint... If the meniscus is M-shaped in the RI joints, the torn part moves towards the center of the knee joint, which is called a meniscus tear... Diagnosis of knee ligament damage The knee ligament is a short band of flexible, fibrous tissue that holds the knee joint in place and balances the movement of the knee. There are four types of ligaments that are examined when doing research: - Anterior cruciate ligament, which prevents the tibia from sliding towards the front of the knee.... - Posterior cruciate ligament, which prevents excessive movement of the tibia backwards.... - Medial lateral ligament, which prevents the knee from opening inward.... - External lateral ligament, which prevents excessive movement of the knee.. Diagnosis of tendon problems A tendon is a type of tough, muscular fiber that connects muscles to bones.. The quadriceps tendon (which connects the thigh muscles to the knee) and the patellar tendon (which connects the tibia to the kneecap) are two tendons that can be seen on an MRI.. Rupture (although this problem is usually detected on physical examination... In cases of tendonitis such as "jumper's knee" the injuries are usually progressive To the knee, such as wounds, inflammation and tendon abnormalities can be seen through MRI... Other points related to knee MRI MRI is not dangerous for most people, but it is better to keep these points in mind: - **Claustrophobia:** Tell your doctor if you have a fear of tight spaces.... You may need to take medication to reduce anxiety before the test.... The MRI technician will not give you this medicine, so you should talk to your doctor about this beforehand.... - **Pregnancy:** Tell your doctor if you suspect pregnancy.... MRI is usually not dangerous for pregnant women before pregnancy.. It should not be injected with contrast dye unless It is necessary... - **Allergic reaction:** If you receive the contrast dye before the examination, the possibility of an allergic reaction is very low....- **Metal devices:** If you have metal inside your body such as splinters or metal implants (cochlear implants, defibrillators and pacemakers and some metal clips such as metal clips such as the clips used before performing a brain examination) MRI... although the medical team quickly solves this problem with medication As a result, knowing this, if you have allergic symptoms such as itching, skin rashes, breathing problems, or heart rate changes, be sure to inform your doctor or MRI specialist... Read more: Treatment of knee cruciate ligament rupture in Shiraz ###