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Arthrogram This examination is now less applicable with the advent of arthroscopy.
However, it may be helpful in confirming or excluding a medial meniscal
tear of the posterior horn in the tight joint, as arthroscopic examination
of this segment of the medial meniscus can be difficult. Bone scan This is an excellent diagnostic test where there is suspicion of a tumour,
stress fracture, osteochondritis dissecans or osteonecrosis. Examination under anaesthesia is mandatory if ligament laxity is doubted. MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) This is an excellent technique for imaging soft tissue structures within
and around the knee. It is not a substitute for good clinical examination
technique. Arthroscopy This is rarely performed for diagnosis.but is a minimally invasive technique
used for treatment of many intra-articular conditions. CONCLUSION Through a systematic approach to the examination of the injured knee
with appropriate techniques and selection of further diagnostic tools,
accurate diagnosis of the patient’s condition is obtained. This is essential
in prescribing the right treatment; in this way, the marked physical and
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