| Magnetic resonance imaging of the musculoskeletal system. Part 4. The knee. | |
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PMID: 8804304 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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Since its introduction to musculoskeletal imaging in the early 1980s, magnetic resonance imaging has proven to be an excellent technique for evaluating patients with knee problems. Studies have shown it to be accurate in the identification of abnormalities of the menisci, ligaments, patellofemoral joints, and other soft tissue and osseous structures in the knee. The main advantages of magnetic resonance imaging are its noninvasive nature and its high accuracy and negative predictive value in evaluating the menisci and anterior cruciate ligament. Magnetic resonance imaging has been shown to be useful in the detection and diagnosis of various traumatic and nontraumatic knee abnormalities. It has also proved useful in the diagnosis of occult or unsuspected bone lesions. Magnetic resonance imaging can therefore help in the selection of those patients who need therapeutic arthroscopy. There is evidence that magnetic resonance imaging of the knee is a cost effective screening technique when used in conjunction with the clinical findings in patients who are candidates for arthroscopy. Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee is still a relatively expensive modality. |
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Authors:
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J M Crotty; J U Monu; T L Pope |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical orthopaedics and related research Volume: - ISSN: 0009-921X ISO Abbreviation: Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. Publication Date: 1996 Sep |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1996-10-22 Completed Date: 1996-10-22 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0075674 Medline TA: Clin Orthop Relat Res Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 288-303 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, USA. |
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament
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injuries Bone Diseases / diagnosis Collateral Ligaments / injuries Humans Knee / anatomy & histology*, pathology Knee Injuries / diagnosis* Magnetic Resonance Imaging* Menisci, Tibial / injuries Posterior Cruciate Ligament / injuries Rupture Sensitivity and Specificity |
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