Hi KiKi, from my past injuries a MRI always showed soft tissue damage (tears) and the x-rays gave indication of arthritis, broken bones or loss of bone spacing. not sure if this will halp but check out this site http://www.webmd.com/ good luck
Hi KiKi, an MRI can see soft tissue damage, i've had several. i would suggest if you go to see an orthopedic doctor you look for one that just work on knees. i've had better results withsports medicine doctors. good luck and i hope you find work
Hello!
If you do not want to spend for the MRI, then go for an orthopedic consultancy.
A good orthopedician can do a clinical examination in diagnosing any ligament tears and if he suspects then you may need an MRI or arthroscopy but MRI is not compulsory in all cases.
Take care!