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Imaging of the knee. Current status

S D Gray1, P A Kaplan, R G Dussault

  • 1Department of Musculoskeletal Imaging, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville, Virginia 22908, USA.

The Orthopedic Clinics of North America
|October 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

This review covers various knee imaging techniques, including nuclear scintigraphy, sonography, computed tomography, and MR imaging. These methods provide valuable information for diagnosing knee conditions and guiding procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Medical Imaging
  • Orthopedics

Background:

  • Knee injuries and disorders are common, requiring accurate diagnostic tools.
  • A variety of imaging modalities are available for knee evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current imaging modalities for knee evaluation.
  • To highlight the specific applications and information gained from each technique.

Main Methods:

  • Review of nuclear scintigraphy for prosthesis abnormalities.
  • Discussion of sonography for popliteal masses.
  • Evaluation of computed tomography (CT) for tibial plateau fractures.
  • Review of fluoroscopy, CT, and sonography in image-guided procedures.
  • Emphasis on Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging for internal derangements, bursal/capsular pathology, and intra-/extra-articular disorders.

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Main Results:

  • Nuclear scintigraphy aids in detecting prosthesis abnormalities.
  • Sonography is effective for evaluating popliteal masses.
  • CT is valuable for tibial plateau fractures and image-guided procedures.
  • MR imaging offers comprehensive assessment of internal knee derangements and soft tissue pathology.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple imaging modalities offer diverse and valuable information for knee assessment.
  • The choice of imaging technique depends on the specific clinical question.
  • Advanced imaging, particularly MR imaging, plays a crucial role in diagnosing complex knee conditions.