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Review
. 2014 Nov;22(4):493-516.
doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2014.07.002. Epub 2014 Nov 1.

Magnetic resonance imaging of the meniscus

Humberto G Rosas  1
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Review

Magnetic resonance imaging of the meniscus

Humberto G Rosas. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2014 Nov.

Abstract

The treatment of meniscal tears has evolved secondary to a better understanding of the essential roles that the menisci play in the normal function of the knee, including load transmission, stress distribution, shock absorption, joint lubrication, resistance to capsular and synovial impingement, and maintenance of joint congruity. Imaging evaluation of the menisci requires an understanding of the normal anatomy, the imaging criteria necessary to accurately diagnose a meniscal tear, meniscal tear patterns, and awareness of common diagnostic pitfalls.

Keywords: ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine); Knee; MRI; Magnetic resonance imaging; Meniscus; Tear.

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