Where does magnetic resonance imaging stand in the diagnosis of knee injuries?

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of knee injuries. Materials and Methods: Ninety-eight consecutive patients were enrolled in the study. In all patients, MRI and arthroscopy were performed and the results were...

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Published in:Journal of research in medical sciences 2016-01, Vol.21 (1), p.52-52
Main Authors: Rastegar, Shirvan, Motififard, Mahdi, Nemati, Amin, Hosseini, Naeime-Sadat, Tahririan, Mohammad, Rozati, Sayyed, Sepiani, Mahdi, Moezi, Mehdi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cruciate ligaments
Diagnosis
diagnostic value
Evaluation
Knee injuries
knee injury
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medical care quality
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Summary:Background: The aim of this study was to determine the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of knee injuries. Materials and Methods: Ninety-eight consecutive patients were enrolled in the study. In all patients, MRI and arthroscopy were performed and the results were compared. Results: MRI was most sensitive in the detection of medial meniscus injuries, and the highest specificity and negative predictive value (NPV) were found in the detection of posterior cruciate ligament injuries. Conclusion: MRI is a valuable tool, and according to its high NPV, normal MRI can prevent unnecessary arthroscopic interventions.
ISSN:1735-1995
1735-1995
1735-7136
DOI:10.4103/1735-1995.187256