Sep 5, 2024 · Meniscal tears are best evaluated with MRI. Acute meniscal tears occur after the rotatory trauma of the knee, whereas chronic degenerative meniscal tears often occur in the elderly after minimal rotatory trauma or stress on the knee.

Aug 22, 2014 · MRI of the knee is highly accurate in evaluation of internal derangements of the knee. However, a variety of potential pitfalls in interpretation of abnormalities related to the knee have been identified, particularly in evaluation of the menisci, ligaments, and articular cartilage.

Sep 21, 2024 · The knee menisci are fibrocartilaginous structures that sit within the knee joint, deepening the tibiofemoral articulation. Their main role is shock absorption, improve stability of the knee joint, and load transmission.

Jun 29, 2023 · The authors briefly highlight new insights into meniscus anatomy and then summarize recent developments in the understanding of meniscus injuries that matter, emphasizing meniscus injuries at the root and peripheral (eg, ramp) regions that may be missed easily at MRI and arthroscopy.

May 27, 2021 · Dr. Christopher Centeno describes how to read a knee MRI for meniscal tear and what it means to have a meniscus tear vs. a symptomatic one.

Jun 13, 2024 · Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to investigate knee problems including ruptured or torn ligaments, tendons, or meniscus.

Nov 23, 2012 · Radial tears in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus are diagnosed on MRI by noting a vertical cleft of increased signal intensity contacting the meniscal surface on coronal images and a blunted or absent meniscus on sagittal images (Figs. 20A, 20B, 21A, and 21B).

May 4, 2024 · Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a highly effective tool used to diagnose a torn meniscus. This imaging technique provides clear, detailed pictures of the internal structures of the knee, which helps in accurately identifying and assessing the extent of the injury.

Apr 13, 2022 · 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.

Jun 12, 2024 · Vertical meniscal tears are a morphological subtype of meniscal tear where a component of the tear is seen extending in a vertical orientation parallel to the circumference of the meniscus. Epidemiology They tend to occur in younger patients fo...