Knee MRI

MRI of the knee joint assessing cruciate and collateral ligaments, medial and lateral menisci, articular cartilage, and surrounding structures. The definitive non-invasive investigation for knee injuries and degenerative joint conditions.

Knee MRI at AGEL Praha provides detailed imaging of all internal knee structures using the Siemens MAGNETOM Sola 1.5T scanner. The examination covers the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL), medial and lateral collateral ligaments (MCL and LCL), both menisci, the articular cartilage surfaces of the femur, tibia, and patella, the infrapatellar and quadriceps tendons, and the surrounding bursae and synovial tissue. The scan is the gold standard for diagnosing meniscal tears -- both acute traumatic tears and chronic degenerative changes that develop with age and activity. It can distinguish between different tear patterns (horizontal, vertical, bucket-handle, radial) which directly influences whether conservative treatment or arthroscopic surgery is appropriate. Ligament assessment is equally precise: the scan can grade ACL injuries from partial strain to complete rupture and identify associated findings such as bone bruising patterns and joint effusion. For cartilage assessment, MRI reveals chondral defects, early osteoarthritic changes, and areas of cartilage thinning that plain X-rays cannot detect. This makes it valuable both for acute injury workup and for monitoring degenerative conditions over time. The 25-minute examination is performed with the knee positioned in a dedicated knee coil. The wide 70cm bore accommodates the leg comfortably. No contrast agent is required for standard musculoskeletal knee imaging. Prague is well-positioned for medical tourists from Germany, Austria, Poland, and the UK seeking knee MRI at competitive pricing. The 8,800 CZK fee (approximately EUR 360) is significantly lower than the EUR 400-700 charged by private imaging centres in Western Europe, without compromising on scanner quality -- the Sola is a current-generation platform used by leading academic hospitals worldwide.