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Diagnostic Tests for the Knee

Radiographic Evaluation of the Knee

Standard Radiographs

  • Antero-posterior (AP)
  • Lateral
  • Patellar view

Radiographs according to Anatomical Structures and Pathology

Subtle arthritis

  • Flexion weight bearing PA 

Measurement of the mechanical and anatomic axes 

  • Long cassette lower extremity view

Ligamentous injuries

  • Stress views

Computer Tomography (CT)

Useful in diagnosing and evaluating:

  • Patella malalignment
  • Intra-articular fractures.


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