Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopic findings in meniscal and anterior cruciate ligament injuries
Journal Title: Medpulse International Journal of Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 5, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: The number of patients with complaints of painful knee joint is quite significant and many imaging modalities are used to diagnose the injuries. An accurate diagnosis regarding the injuries is essential for the management of patient by operative or non- operative treatment. Here in this study we compared MRI and Arthroscopy for knee injuries. Aim and Objective: To compare and correlate clinical, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and arthroscopic findings in cases of meniscal tear and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries. Methodology: In the present study, 50 patients with knee joint injury, referred for magnetic resonance imaging of the knee joint were evaluated by both MRI and arthroscopy. Results: Most common injury was ACL tear (84%) of which complete tears (72%) were more common. Posterior cruciate ligament tears were less common. Among the meniscal injuries medial meniscal tears are more common (54%) than lateral meniscus (40%) and grade 3 tears are more common in both. Good co-relation was seen between MRI findings and Arthroscopic findings.
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Vishwanath Kumbar, Vinayak Tonne, Ashok Kumar
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