MRI Diagnosis of Meniscus Tear of Knee Joint
- VernacularTitle:膝关节半月板撕裂的MRI诊断
- Author:
Zihua QI
;
Chuanfu LI
;
Xiaoming ZHANG
;
Guofeng DAI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
knee joint;
meniscus;
MR imaging
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of MRI in diagnosis of meniscus tear of knee joint.Methods MRI manifestations of meniscus tear of knee joint were analyzed in 60 cases.Four-grade classification of meniscus injury was suggested according to Stoller's classification.Results Meniscus tear was seen in 65 menisci of 60 patients,including 15 medial tear,40 lateral tear,and 5 cases(n=10) of bilateral tear.Fifteen lateral discoid menisci were found among the 60 cases of meniscus tear.MRI revealed a accuracy of 90.8%.Thirty-nine cases were complicated by ligament injury,bone contusion,effusion of joint,fracture and meniscus cyst.Conclusion MRI can accurately diagnose meniscus tear and its complication.
