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Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee: An overview and update of conventional and state of the art imaging
Author(s) -
Nacey Nicholas C.,
Geeslin Matthew G.,
Miller Grady Wilson,
Pierce Jennifer L.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of magnetic resonance imaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.563
H-Index - 160
eISSN - 1522-2586
pISSN - 1053-1807
DOI - 10.1002/jmri.25620
Subject(s) - magnetic resonance imaging , medicine , modality (human–computer interaction) , radiology , knee pain , knee cartilage , artifact (error) , knee joint , soft tissue , imaging technology , cartilage damage , computer science , articular cartilage , osteoarthritis , surgery , pathology , artificial intelligence , alternative medicine
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the preferred modality for imaging the knee to show pathology and guide patient management and treatment. The knee is one of the most frequently injured joints, and knee pain is a pervasive difficulty that can affect all age groups. Due to the diverse pathology, complex anatomy, and a myriad of injury mechanisms of the knee, the MRI knee protocol and sequences should ensure detection of both soft tissue and osseous structures in detail and with accuracy. The knowledge of knee anatomy and the normal or injured MRI appearance of these key structures are critical for precise diagnosis. Advances in MRI technology provide the imaging necessary to obtain high‐resolution images to evaluate menisci, ligaments, and tendons. Furthermore, recent advances in MRI techniques allow for improved imaging in the postoperative knee and metal artifact reduction, tumor imaging, cartilage evaluation, and visualization of nerves. As treatment and operative management techniques evolve, understanding the correct application of these advancements in MRI of the knee will prove to be valuable to clinical practice. Level of Evidence : 5 J. MAGN. RESON. IMAGING 2017;45:1257–1275