X-Ray and Radiology

Knee X-Ray

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Fast & Reliable Reports You Can Trust
Accurate Reports Delivered On Time
Advanced Imaging Technology for Clear Diagnosis
Expert Radiologists Reviewing Every Scan

Knee X-Ray — About the Test

A Knee X-Ray is the first-line imaging investigation for knee pain, swelling, stiffness, and injury. It provides a clear 2D image of the bony structures of the knee joint — the femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), fibula, and patella (kneecap) — along with the joint space between them. In under 10 minutes, a Knee X-Ray can reveal osteoarthritis, fractures, loose bone fragments, patellar abnormalities, and other structural changes that explain pain and reduced mobility. No fasting. No preparation. No injections required.

What Happens During a Knee X-Ray? (Under 10 Minutes)

Key benefits of this package include:

Step 1 — Before the scan: No clothing change needed in most cases — avoid wearing clothes with metal zips or buttons around the knee. Remove any jewellery from the lower leg area.
Step 2 — Positioning: Three standard views are typically taken — AP (front-on), Lateral (side view), and Skyline/Merchant view (for the patella). You may be asked to stand, sit, or lie on the table depending on the view.
Step 3 — The X-Ray: Each exposure is instantaneous and completely painless. The radiographer steps behind a shield for each exposure.
Step 4 — Done: The entire process takes under 10 minutes. Weight-bearing views (standing) may be specifically requested by your doctor for more accurate joint space measurement in arthritis assessment.

What a Knee X-Ray Can Detect

Arthritis and Degeneration

Osteoarthritis — joint space narrowing, osteophytes, subchondral sclerosis

Rheumatoid arthritis — periarticular erosions, uniform joint space loss

Chondrocalcinosis — calcium deposits in cartilage (pseudogout)

Fractures and Trauma

Tibial plateau fractures — from falls and sports injuries

Patellar fractures — from direct impact or extensor mechanism injury

Avulsion fractures — small bone fragments pulled off by ligament forces

Stress fractures — subtle lines in the bone from repetitive loading

Other Structural Findings

Loose bodies — free-floating bone or cartilage fragments within the joint

Patellar maltracking or subluxation — patella displaced from its groove

Osteochondral defects — damage to the joint surface

Bone tumours or cysts — abnormal bone lesions

FAQs

Knee X-Rays investigate knee pain, swelling, stiffness, injury, and suspected arthritis or fracture. They are the standard first-line knee imaging test before deciding whether an MRI is needed.

No preparation needed. Remove jewellery from the knee/leg area.

For arthritis assessment, weight-bearing (standing) views are often preferred as they show the actual joint space under load — more accurately reflecting the degree of cartilage loss. Your radiographer will guide you.

No. Ligaments and cartilage are soft tissues — not visible on X-Ray. If a ligament injury (ACL, MCL) or cartilage damage (meniscus tear) is suspected, an MRI of the knee is required.

Under 10 minutes. Report ready within 4 hours.

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