title: Correlation of magnetic resonance imaging and surgical findings in patients with meniscal perforation.
abstract: Advancement of surgical techniques has made it necessary to accurately diagnose internal derangements. Arthrography and computerized tomography have been used to diagnose the majority of temporomandibular joint disorders; however, these methods have had their disadvantages. Magnetic resonance imaging utilizing surface coils has greatly improved the ability to diagnose meniscus abnormalities without using interarticular injections or ionizing radiation. Ninety-two patients (184 joints) were evaluated by means of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Thirty-one patients (39 joints) were diagnosed as having meniscus perforation. Retrospective reviews of 15 patients (20 joints) with a perforated meniscus diagnosed by magnetic resonance imaging preoperatively demonstrated a 65% correlation between the radiographic diagnosis and the surgical findings.
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Dolan
authors.forename: H G
authors.initials: HG
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Nokes
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Vogler
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery