Magnetic resonance imaging findings by main ordering physician specialties
| FINDING | SPECIALTY | TOTAL, N | P VALUE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP (N = 148), % | OS (N = 55), % | |||
| Normal | 2.7 | 3.6 | 6 | .663 |
| Mild OA | 43.9 | 60.0 | 98 | .042 |
| Moderate to severe OA | 42.6 | 45.5 | 77 | .026 |
| Degenerative meniscal tear (myxoid) | 68.2 | 49.1 | 128 | .012 |
| Nondegenerative meniscal tear | 30.4 | 16.4 | 54 | .044 |
| Osteochondral lesion | 22.3 | 36.4 | 53 | .043 |
| Intra-articular effusion | 14.9 | 9.1 | 27 | .282 |
| Baker cyst | 9.5 | 10.9 | 20 | .758 |
| Cruciate ligament tear | 6.8 | 12.7 | 17 | .172 |
| Arthritis or synovitis | 2.0 | 3.6 | 5 | .614 |
OA—osteoarthritis, OS—orthopedic surgeon.