title: Limited arthrography in acute knee injuries.
abstract: Fifty consecutive limited arthrograms in acute knee injuries are reported with operative findings in 27 knees. The arthrograms were completely accurate regarding cruciate and medial collateral ligament integrity in 82% of all of the cases. Improvements in technique and recognition of superimposed anatomical structures led to fewer errors in interpretation as the series progressed. Limited arthrography is recommended as a useful office procedure in the early evaluation of knee ligament integrity in acute painful knee injuries.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography