title: [Accuracy of magnetic resonance (0.5 T) in traumatic lesions of the knee. Controlled 87 cases].
abstract: In this study the authors investigated the diagnostic accuracy of Magnetic Resonance (MR) imaging as a method to recognise traumatic disorders of the knee; in particular its capability to identify meniscal and cruciate ligaments tears was examined. The results have been compared with those from arthroscopy and/or surgery, which were considered the gold standard of the study. Eighty-seven consecutive patients with suspected traumatic injury of the knee were prospectively studied. All patients underwent MR examination (0.5 Tesla magnet, gradient echo sequences, slices thickness = 5 mm) and, within 15 days/1 month, arthroscopy or surgery. The high diagnostic accuracy (internal meniscus = 87.5%; external meniscus = 88.5%; anterior cruciate ligament = 93.1%; posterior cruciate ligament = 96.5%) has confirmed the good diagnostic capabilities of MR in assessing traumatic lesions of the knee.
authors.affiliation: Istituto Scientifico Ospedale S. Raffaele, Milano.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vanzulli
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Manzini
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Villa
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bonato
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Lanzi
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Del Maschio
mesh_terms: D001182:Arthroscopy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011446:Prospective Studies; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D013997:Time Factors
vernacular_title: Accuratezza della Risonanza Magnetica (0.5 T) nelle lesioni traumatiche del ginocchio. Ottantasette casi controllati.