What causes knee pain despite a normal X-ray report?
Patient: I have a pain on my left knee, i have done x-ray and the results show notting wrong with the knee but the hospital said i need to see an orthopedic surgeon. but if i sit down for too long it swells, at nite my temperature rises and i have loss of appetite. Please what next can i do Doctor: Hi,  It might be due to some ligament or tendon related problem which may not be seen in X-ray. You can consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan which is a better imaging modality and it is superior to X-ray. As of now you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol for pain.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician