MR Imaging of Knee Instability

W. James Malone; Franco Verde; David Weiss; Gregory C. Fanelli

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2009.06.008

MR Imaging of Knee Instability

W. James Malone, Franco Verde, David Weiss, Gregory C. Fanelli

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Abstract

The primary stabilizers of the knee can be functionally compartmentalized into the cruciate ligaments, the medial and posteromedial stabilizers, and the lateral and posterolateral stabilizers. This complex anatomy provides global knee stability. This article familiarizes the reader with the normal MR imaging appearance of these structures, and the changes following injury. The posteromedial and posterolateral corners are emphasized because recent research has improved the understanding of their importance, and their repair and reconstruction are becoming more common. Accurate identification of injury is important to ensuring optimal patient outcome.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	697-724
Number of pages	28
Journal	Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinics of North America
Volume	17
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mric.2009.06.008
State	Published - Nov 2009
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Lateral collateral ligament
MR imaging
Medial collateral ligament
Popliteofibular ligament
Posterior oblique ligament
Posterolateral corner
Posteromedial corner

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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