Imaging

Knee MRI

MRI of the knee. Some providers charge the same price for every joint and limb MRI. Prices from the public price lists of 4 clinics; comparison prices include the service fee and the Kanta fee. The cheapest price in the comparison is at Mehiläinen: from €399.00, €134.90 less than the most expensive.

Cheapest
from €399.00Mehiläinen
Most expensive
€533.90Aava
Difference
€134.9034 % more
Checked
16/10/2026from 4 price lists

Prices by clinic

ProviderPrice with feesList pricePrice list lineChecked
Mehiläinenfrom €399.00from €399.00fees includedMagnetic resonance imagingMehiläinen price list16/10/2026
Terveystalo€427.60€427.60fees includedMRI examination of the knee, any scopeTerveystalo price list16/10/2026
Pihlajalinnafrom €490.90from €454.00+ fees €36.90Magnetic resonance imaging of a joint and/or limb area, e.g., knee or anklePihlajalinna price list16/10/2026
Aava€533.90€495.00+ fees €38.90Magneettitutkimus Kamppi (3T) raajojen, nivelten, rangan ja peruslaajuinen pään magneetti Tarvittaessa varjoaine laskutetaan erikseenFIAava price list16/10/2026

Good to know

  • Aava and Pihlajalinna add the service fee and the Kanta fee to their list prices; they are added to the comparison price. Terveystalo's and Mehiläinen's list prices include the fees.
  • "from" means a starting price: the final price depends on the doctor, the scope or additional procedures.
  • Some providers price several examinations on the same line; the price list line is shown in the table.
  • Lines marked FI are in Finnish: the provider has no English version of them.
  • The prices come from the providers' public price lists, checked 16/10/2026. Check the final price in the provider's booking.
See available appointments: orthopaedist (5697)
The examination usually needs a referral, which you can get for example from an orthopaedist.

When is a knee MRI needed?

A knee MRI shows the menisci, ligaments, cartilage and bone, which an ordinary X-ray does not. The basic test for osteoarthritis is still a standing X-ray; according to the Current Care Guideline, MRI is the first-line complementary examination.

MRI creates images with a magnetic field and radio waves, without X-rays. The scan usually takes 15–30 minutes. A pacemaker or metal fragments near the eyes can prevent the scan, so mention them when booking.

A knee MRI is done for example when a meniscus or ligament injury is suspected after a sports injury, to investigate long-lasting knee pain or when surgery is planned.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the cheapest knee MRI?

The cheapest price in the comparison is at Mehiläinen, from €399.00 including fees. Others: Terveystalo €427.60, Pihlajalinna from €490.90, Aava €533.90. Prices from public price lists, checked 16/10/2026; check the final price when booking.

Do I need a referral for a knee MRI?

It varies: some providers require a doctor's referral, others accept self-paying patients without one. Check the provider's page. Kela reimburses the scan only when certain specialists ordered it, so usually there is no reimbursement.

See available appointments: orthopaedist

Does an MRI hurt or involve radiation?

It does not hurt and involves no X-rays. The machine is loud, and you need to lie still.

Sources

Providers' service pages