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Postoperative imaging of the knee.
Matthew A Frick1, Mark S Collins, Mark C Adkins
1Department of Radiology, Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology, Mayo Clinic and Foundation, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. frick.matthew@mayo.edu
Radiologic Clinics of North America
|April 29, 2006
Summary
Radiologists need to understand normal and abnormal MR imaging findings after common knee surgeries. This review covers expected postoperative appearances and frequent complications for better patient care.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Knee injuries are common, leading to frequent surgical interventions.
- Evolving surgical techniques and imaging necessitate updated radiologist knowledge.
- Radiologists must recognize normal and abnormal postoperative findings.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common knee surgeries.
- To describe expected normal postoperative imaging findings.
- To highlight frequently encountered abnormal postoperative imaging findings, emphasizing MR imaging.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on radiologic and orthopedic publications.
- Emphasis on Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging.
- Analysis of common knee surgical procedures.
Main Results:
- Detailed review of common knee surgeries.
- Description of expected normal postoperative MR imaging.
- Identification of common abnormal findings and complications in the early and late postoperative periods.
Conclusions:
- Familiarity with postoperative knee imaging is crucial for radiologists.
- Understanding expected findings aids in early complication detection.
- MR imaging plays a key role in evaluating postoperative knee.