[Arthro-scanner of the knee: current indication, examination of the femoro-tibial compartment. Comparative study with classical simple-contrast media arthrography].
The authors report on a series of 50 single contrast knee arthroscans and describe a method of examination in fine sections that allows for a detailed analysis of the femoro-tibial compartment. The authors compared the sensitivity of the single contrast arthrography with their arthroscanner technique. Thus they prove the major interest of the fine section arthroscanner in assessing chondropathies of all types, the frequency and stage of which are heavily underestimated in conventional arthrography, not only in respect of the patella but also where the other covering cartilages are concerned. They also demonstrate the additional interest of the arthroscanner for certain meniscus and ligament lesions as well as for detecting osteochondromatosis nodules.
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Service d'Imagerie Médicale, CHR de la Citadelle, Liège, Belgique.
Olette
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001175:Arthrography / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*
Arthroscanner du genou: nouvelle indication, l'examen du compartiment fémoro-tibial. Etude comparative avec l'arthrographie classique en simple contraste.