In the case of hip joint pain, neither x-rays nor ultrasonography will show abnormalities at all times. By the time changes in the bone caused by necrosis of the femoral head can be seen on an x-ray, the process has progressed to an irreversible degree necessitating, sooner or later, hip joint replacement. The MRI, on the other hand, makes early diagnosis of bone marrow edema, and its accompanying symptoms, possible thus allowing for complete recovery with the proper treatment.
In the case of the knee, anterior cruciate ligament tear (a frequent ski injury) or, for example, damaged cartilage may only be seen on an MRI. Neither x-rays nor ultrasonography are useful in these cases.
Location: the National Center for Spinal Disorders, 1126 Budapest, Királyhágó u. 1-3.
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