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Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 20 12:40pm | Replies (38)
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Your share is interesting. I had a similar experience.
X rays are different from MRI (MRI looks at soft tissue, xray-structure).
I sometimes wonder if AI is a factor here.
I was freaked out when I saw "moderate arthritis" in some areas and got a similar response.
It would be nice to hear from someone why this phenomenon occurs. Are the evaluations to look for something that is otherwise normal? (I don't think arthritis is a normal at any age!)
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Hi Ann,
That’s a great question!
I had never had knee issues prior to this injury. Apparently, I wasn’t troubled by my arthritis. I only found out about it because of an injury. I was so happy to think I didn’t have knee problems…until…a large dog in my neighborhood decided to jump my dog and I as we walked by his yard. I went down hard on both knees. My PA did the X-ray as a starting point, not knowing what was going on. I did the usual ice, rest, PT to no avail. Next step was the MRI which showed the large tear on the inside and a smaller on the outside. I had one cortisone injection that took a couple of weeks to feel any difference (strange, I say) but then wore off quickly. So that’s where I am - having surgery on 10/9 for a clean out. Regardless, of pain, I walk my pups daily at least 2-3 miles in hilly terrain, stay active, am working on losing 10 pounds and get on with it!!
So back to your question…I find it interesting that I can show up with moderate arthritis and not felt it at all!