imaging such as X-rays, MRI, CT scans, or other tests.
In some cases, a biopsy may also be necessary to determine exactly what the tissue represents.
So this image should be viewed as an educational illustration rather than a diagnostic tool.
Bone Cancer Is Not the Same as Ordinary Knee Pain
This distinction matters because knee pain is extremely common.
People develop knee pain for many reasons, including:
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports injuries
- Tendon problems
- Ligament injuries
- Bursitis
- Inflammation
- Overuse
- Meniscus problems
- Previous trauma
Most knee pain is not caused by cancer.
There’s more to discover. Continue to the next page for the rest of this article.
