Knee Cartilage Injury
Diagnosis

Cartilage injuries can be difficult to diagnose, and while your doctor will start with a physical exam, evaluation with imaging may be necessary. This will include MRI and possibly X-rays. UCSF Health is a leader in using MRI to evaluate these injuries, allowing us to obtain valuable, precise information on the severity and location of your cartilage damage. We also use MRI in follow-up care to appraise the success of each patient's treatment.