Joints and injuries
MRI knee
MRI knee can be due to several different causes and needs to be assessed based on symptoms, duration and any previous injury or illness. MRI may be relevant when doctors need more…
Joints and injuries
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Osteoarthritis hip
Osteoarthritis of the hip means that the hip joint changes over time. It can affect cartilage, joint surfaces, skeletal structures and surrounding soft tissues. The symptoms are often felt as groin pain, stiffness, reduced…
Joints and injuries
Wrist injury
Wrist injuries can have several causes and need to be assessed based on symptoms, duration, and any previous injury or illness. MRI may be relevant when doctors need more detailed…
Joints and injuries
Meniscus injury
Meniscus damage can occur after twisting, straining or long-term changes in the knee joint. Typical symptoms can be pain, swelling, locking or a feeling that the knee is not functioning normally.
Joints and injuries
Runner's knee
Runner's knee is often used for pain on the outside of the knee that occurs during running or other repetitive stress. The discomfort can come on gradually and is often noticeable after a certain distance,…
Joints and injuries
Knee pain
Knee pain is a common complaint that can have many causes. If the pain does not go away, if the knee swells, or if you experience locking, instability, or decreased…
Joints and injuries
Shoulder pain
Shoulder pain can be caused by irritation of the tendons, bursa, joint capsule, rotator cuff, structures near the joint or soft tissues around the shoulder. The symptoms can occur after injury, prolonged strain or gradually without a clear trigger…
Joints and injuries
Health rupture
A herniated disc can have several causes and needs to be assessed based on symptoms, duration, and any previous injury or illness. MRI may be relevant when doctors need more detailed…
Joints and injuries
Osteoarthritis knee
Osteoarthritis of the knee means that the joint changes over time. Cartilage, joint surfaces, skeletal structures and soft tissues can be affected, which can cause pain, stiffness, swelling and reduced function. The symptoms can…
Joints and injuries
Hip pain
Hip pain is a common complaint, but the cause can vary greatly. The pain can come from the hip joint, tendon attachments, muscles, bursae, the pelvic region, or sometimes from the lower back. That's why it's…
Joints and injuries
Shaft impingement
Shoulder impingement can have several causes and needs to be assessed based on symptoms, duration, and any previous injury or illness. MRI may be relevant when doctors need more detailed…
Joints and injuries
Swollen knee
A swollen knee can be caused by overload, injury, inflammation, osteoarthritis or fluid in the joint. When the swelling does not go away, comes back or is accompanied by pain and reduced…
Joints and injuries
Hip injury
A hip injury can occur after a fall, twist, sports injury or repeated overuse. The pain can be in the groin, on the outside of the hip, in the buttock region or down towards the thigh, and sometimes…
Joints and injuries
Knee pain
Knee pain can come from the meniscus, cruciate ligaments, cartilage, tendons, ligaments or changes inside the joint. When the symptoms are long-lasting, recurring or difficult to explain, MRI of the knee can provide detailed…
Joints and injuries
Ankle injury
Ankle injuries can have several causes and need to be assessed based on symptoms, duration, and any previous injury or illness. MRI may be relevant when doctors need more detailed…
Joints and injuries
Cartilage damage knee
The cartilage in the knee joint helps the joint move smoothly and reduces the load between the joint surfaces. A cartilage injury can cause pain, swelling, locking, stiffness or a feeling that the knee is not…
Joints and injuries
Rotator cuff injury
The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that help the shoulder move and stay stable. An injury or irritation to the rotator cuff can cause pain, weakness, reduced mobility…
Joints and injuries
Joint pain
Joint pain can have many different causes and needs to be assessed based on symptoms, duration, and any previous injury or illness. MRI may be relevant when doctors need more detailed…
Joints and injuries
Hip pain
Hip pain can come from the hip joint itself, nearby skeletal structures, tendons, bursae, muscles, or sometimes from the back and pelvis. The pain can be felt in the groin, on the outside of the hip, in the buttock region…
Joints and injuries
Cruciate ligament injury
Cruciate ligament damage often occurs when twisting, sports injury or sudden strain where the knee gives way. If the knee feels unstable, swollen or difficult to trust, MRI of the knee may be relevant…