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Review
. 2022 May;30(2):307-324.
doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2021.11.009. Epub 2022 Apr 13.

MRI of the Knee Meniscus

Lukas M Trunz  1 , William B Morrison  2
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Review

MRI of the Knee Meniscus

Lukas M Trunz et al. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2022 May.

Abstract

Menisci are small fibrocartilaginous structures that are essential for the knee stability and preservation of articular cartilage. This article discusses the anatomy and function, variations, appearance and consequence of tears, and postoperative evaluation. We also address pitfalls and signs which can help improve diagnostic accuracy.

Keywords: Knee; MRI; Meniscus; Meniscus anatomy; Meniscus tear; Pitfalls; Secondary signs.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure L.M. Trunz: Nothing to disclose. W.B. Morrison: -Medical Director/Founder, Trace Orthopedics, -Consultant, copatent owner, AprioMed, -Royalties, Elsevier, -Consultant, Zimmer-Biomet Inc, -Consultant, Medical Metrics Inc.

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