Sometimes an arthroscopy is helpful if a ligament injury is suspected.

Nevertheless arthrography may be associated with today scanner enabling a arthrography which provides additional information on MRI.

If your chiropractor suspects you have a torn acetabular labrum, they may suggest you have an MR arthrogram.

For patients with final against-indications to MRI, computed tomography (CT) during a CT arthrography should be considered as alternative imaging modality.

Your surgeon needs an X-ray to evaluate bone lesions in your knee as well as an MRI or arthro-MRI or CT-arthrography the non-bone tissue (meniscus, cartilage, muscles, tendons, etc.)

If you decide to have knee arthroscopy, you may need a complete physical examination with your family physician before surgery.