A 32-year-old female runner presents with a hot, swollen, painful knee after a twisting injury. Which investigation is best for diagnosing a suspected...

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A 32-year-old female runner presents with a hot, swollen, painful knee after a twisting injury. Which investigation is best for diagnosing a suspected meniscal tear?

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MRI of the knee

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Plain X-ray of the knee

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Diagnostic ultrasound

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Diagnostic arthroscopy as first-line

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CT scan of the knee

Meniscal Tear — UKMLA MCQ

A 32-year-old female runner presents with a hot, swollen, painful knee after a twisting injury. Which investigation is best for diagnosing a suspected meniscal tear?