MR-IMAGING OF THE KNEE MENISCI

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.