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Magnetic resonance imaging of knee trauma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2218586     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This article reviews the magnetic resonance (MR) appearance of normal knee anatomy and the role of MRI in the evaluation of knee trauma. Images acquired in the sagittal plane are the most useful. A combination of T1- and T2-weighted spin echo pulse sequences is most commonly employed. A meniscal tear is identified by an intrameniscal signal which extends to the joint surface. MR and arthroscopic findings agree in more than 90% of patients. It is important to be familiar with the MRI appearance of normal anatomic variants that may be confused with meniscal tears: the transverse geniculate ligament, the hiatus of the popliteal tendon sheath, and the meniscofemoral ligaments. Tears in the anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, and collateral ligaments are also depicted.
Authors:
L W Bassett; J S Grover; L L Seeger
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Skeletal radiology     Volume:  19     ISSN:  0364-2348     ISO Abbreviation:  Skeletal Radiol.     Publication Date:  1990  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1990-11-02     Completed Date:  1990-11-02     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7701953     Medline TA:  Skeletal Radiol     Country:  GERMANY    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  401-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Radiological Sciences, UCLA School of Medicine 90024.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Knee Injuries / diagnosis*,  pathology
Knee Joint / pathology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*

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