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MRI's for knee and hip surgery

Posted by cindiwass @cindiwass, Jul 19, 2021

The surgeon I'm seeing has a pretty good reputation, but -- I've seen him several times to talk about hip and knee surgery. I'm very nervous about it. But I need something, since I'm in a lot of pain continually, and can't function too well. My question is this: would a surgeon usually take an MRI of knee and/or hip before surgery? He only saw an x-ray and then said, "You need a replacement on your hip and knee." Then he wanted to schedule surgery but nothing was said about an MRI. I'm seeing him again but don't really want to ask about an MRI because that might upset him. Ya think?

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lk3xs | @lk3xs | Jul 21, 2021

I am from a family in medical profession. My brother actually with organization that does accreditation to hospital. He has me asking me things like, their infection rate, success rate, critical care plans, risk of blood clot. He has me so nervous but prepared! When asked they have to tell you.
So ask!

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kimber1one | @kimber1one | Apr 16 5:17pm
In reply to @cindiwass "I'm going to see this doctor soon, but I will still wait to schedule surgery with..." + (show)
@cindiwass

I'm going to see this doctor soon, but I will still wait to schedule surgery with him. I am just not comfortable with him (and frankly I haven't been comfortable with any of the orthopedic surgeons I've seen), but I want to know which joint does he think needs to be worked on first. Yes, I will go over my concerns with him, but my question here is whether or not it is standard practice (or rather appropriate practice) for a surgeon to take an MRI before surgery. I'm going to see another doctor after I see this one, who is a bit farther away, but who has a fabulous reputation as a kind and caring and skillful surgeon. So we'll see. thanks for your help.

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Being allergic to all anabolic steroids I suffered bilateral necrosis and then metal poisoning from a device causing aseptic necrosis. MRI's became involved after the surgery failed.

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