Knee Sprain Diagnosis
How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, exams, processes, and other information relating to the diagnosis of Knee Sprain below.
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How to Diagnose Knee Sprain
Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and how the injury occurred. The knee will be checked to see how stable the joint is and how severe the pain is. Tests may include:
- X-rays -a test that uses radiation to take pictures of structures inside the body, especially bone (to assess if any bones are broken)
- MRI scan -a test that uses a magnetic field to make pictures of structures to assess if a ligament has torn completely (less commonly used)
Grades
Knee sprains are graded according to their severity. The more ligaments that are involved means the more severe the injury.
Grade 1 - Stretching and microtearing of ligament tissue
Grade 2 - Partial tearing of ligament tissue
- Mild instability of the joint when tested
Grade 3 - Severe or complete tearing of ligament tissue
- Significant instability of the joint
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