It is beneficial for patients suffering from osteoarthritis.
Before the preparation for an MRI Scan, you should inform doctor about any metallic objects, such as plates or implants in your body.
The MRI Knee Cartigram is a test that creates images of the cartilage of the knee. These images can be stored on an electronic device that can be printed on a film. The complete procedure takes about 40-60 minutes.
It helps the medical professional to look at problems related to joints and bones like arthritis. It also detects issues related to bone marrow, cartilage, bone tumours, and ligaments.
This scan also provides objective information on the cartilage ultrastructure and allows clinicians to visualize collagen fibre degradation.