CARLTON forward Jarrad Waite has escaped serious injury to his left knee, and could yet be available to take on St Kilda next week.

Waite underwent scans on Saturday, which revealed he has only bone bruising to the area.

The forward injured his knee in a tackle during the first quarter of Carlton's loss to Collingwood on Friday night.

Doctors will monitor Waite throughout next week before determining his availability to take on the Saints.

Jacqui Reed is a reporter with AFL Media. Follow her on Twitter @JacquiReedAFL