Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee: menisci, ligaments, tendons

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the technique of choice to depict normal anatomy and to image internal derangements of the knee. The overall accuracy of this method can reach approximately 94%. MRI can effectively replace diagnostic arthroscopy for evaluation of meniscal and ligamentous tears.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Topics in magnetic resonance imaging 1993, Vol.5 (4), p.228-248
Hauptverfasser:	Kaplan, P A, Dussault, R G
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Humans Joint Diseases - diagnosis Knee Injuries - diagnosis Knee Joint - anatomy & histology Knee Joint - pathology Ligaments, Articular - anatomy & histology Ligaments, Articular - injuries Ligaments, Articular - pathology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Menisci, Tibial - anatomy & histology Menisci, Tibial - pathology Tendon Injuries Tendons - anatomy & histology Tendons - pathology Tibial Meniscus Injuries
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Zusammenfassung:	Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the technique of choice to depict normal anatomy and to image internal derangements of the knee. The overall accuracy of this method can reach approximately 94%. MRI can effectively replace diagnostic arthroscopy for evaluation of meniscal and ligamentous tears.
ISSN:	0899-3459
DOI:	10.1097/00002142-199300540-00004