For Knee Pain, It Could Pay to Ask for an X-ray, Not an MRI

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This is a Very misleading article! MR shows much more information than xray! Standup MR is much more expensive than standard MR and only very rarely shows info that is not at least as well seen as with standard MR. The standard MR price is decreasing over time. It is still by far the single best test for almost any joint in the body.
I am a Radiologist that has specialized in MR for over 20 years.

Dr McKeown of GA 9:35PM January 05, 2011

Those stems cells for your knees to regenerate cartridge contain your own DNA, the cells are harvested from you own bone marrow, cultured, and re-injected into the desired site. There are no ethical issues, and no major surgery.

faustozone of CA 2:48AM January 20, 2010

Folks, stems cells are now the best way by far to treat knee injuries. It is much more affordable, non-invasive, and effective. Regenexx, for stance will treat you for about 8,000 $; the results are superior to anything else out there.

faustozone of CA 2:46AM January 20, 2010

i have slightly knee pain since 3 yrs but yesterday it became very serious even i cant bend my leg n cant walk properly. i m 34 yrs old n 62 kg weight n went to arthopeadic n h did x ray but there was not any sign of problem shown in bone he said pain might b becoze of adjusent muscles gave me pain killer but i have still very serious pain what should i do?

Rukhsana 7:37PM June 24, 2009

I had a knee replacement in September of 08 and two knee bendings in the hospital and I still have trouble walking and bending my knee.still have lots of paine.Igo to tharapy 3 times a weak.I just dont know what to do any more please help.

Diane of PA 12:28AM January 07, 2009

I am sixty four years old.I had standing x ray test four years back and was advised to do osteotomy.Of course I opted for a total knee replacement when the time comes.Now four years later I can harly walk for more than ten minutes,do you advise me t proceed with total knee replacement at this stage?if I do not do much walking I have no pain at all.
Your advise will be appreciated.
Regards
Hussam malas

hussam Malas of CA 8:40PM April 03, 2008