MR-IMAGING OF THE KNEE MENISCI

Authors
Citation
Da. Rubin, MR-IMAGING OF THE KNEE MENISCI, The Radiologic clinics of North America, 35(1), 1997, pp. 21
Citations number
79
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology,Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
ISSN journal
00338389
Volume
35
Issue
1
Year of publication
1997
Database
ISI
SICI code
0033-8389(1997)35:1<21:MOTKM>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
Familiarity with normal meniscal anatomy and common imaging pitfalls r educes but does not completely eliminate MR imaging interpretation err ors. The MR imaging report should thoroughly describe tears and not si mply indicate whether a meniscal tear is present. In the patient with an anterior cruciate Ligament tear, the accuracy of MR imaging diminis hes but still surpasses that of physical examination. The MR imaging c riteria for meniscal tears need to be modified in patients who have un dergone meniscal surgery. Basic and advanced concepts of meniscal MR i maging are illustrated with arthroscopically proved examples.