The contribution of MRI to the diagnosis of traumatic tears of the anterior cruciate ligament.

نویسندگان

  • D Guenoun
  • T Le Corroller
  • Z Amous
  • V Pauly
  • A Sbihi
  • P Champsaur
چکیده

When faced with a clinical suspicion of knee ligament injury, MRI nowadays has a central role in the diagnostic strategy. In particular, it is essential for assessing the cruciate ligaments and any associated meniscal tears. The objective of this review is to present the various direct and indirect MRI signs of tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and then describe the lesions associated with it. The anatomical and clinical aspects are also discussed so that the contribution of MRI to the diagnosis and therapeutic management of an ACL tear can be better understood.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Diagnostic and interventional imaging

دوره 93 5  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2012