X-ray of both knees in a standing position - children

The examination is performed in order to diagnose and evaluate post-traumatic lesions, malformations, inflammations, degenerative lesions, knee instability, pain and swelling of the knee, and post-surgery follow-up, in case of suspected dislocation or fracture of the patella, rheumatoid arthritis or Osgood-Schlatter disease.

NOTE! Patients who have an X-ray referral obtained outside Medicover must always present it in hard copy. Patients who have been referred to an X-ray after an inpatient visit at Medicover must present the referral in hard copy or ask the reception desk to have the referral printed. Patients who have had a telemedical consultation at Medicover have to inform the reception desk that the referral has been issued in electronic form.

Painless, short-term examination, no preparation required. An exposure of specific part of the body in proper patient’s positioning is required according to the technician instruction.

NOTE! Patients who have an X-ray referral obtained outside Medicover must always present it in hard copy. Patients who have been referred to an X-ray after an inpatient visit at Medicover must present the referral in hard copy or ask the reception desk to have the referral printed. Patients who have had a telemedical consultation at Medicover have to inform the reception desk that the referral has been issued in electronic form:

• the name of the facility that issued the referral,
• patient’s data (first name and surname, date of birth, sex, PESEL number, address and place of residence),
• if the patient is a minor, completely incapacitated or unable to give informed consent: first name(s) and surname of the patient’s legal representative and his/her address of residence,
• purpose of and reason for the X-ray,
• preliminary clinical diagnosis justifying the radiological procedure,
• signature and stamp of the person referring the patient for the X-ray or procedure.

Bring previous test results (if any).

Arrive 15 minutes before your visit.

NOTE! Patients who have an X-ray referral obtained outside Medicover must always present it in hard copy. Patients who have been referred to an X-ray after an inpatient visit at Medicover must present the referral in hard copy or ask the reception desk to have the referral printed. Patients who have had a telemedical consultation at Medicover have to inform the reception desk that the referral has been issued in electronic form.

After the visit, you will receive a CD-ROM with the X-ray image. It is necessary that you declare at the reception desk which form of X-ray impression you prefer to receive (in hardcopy at a selected Medical Centre or by email) You will receive the impression in 3 weekdays, within the period set out in the Medicover medical standard, or (when justified and in line with the doctor’s referral) in 24 hours.