title: Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee: menisci, ligaments, tendons.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the technique of choice to depict normal anatomy and to image internal derangements of the knee. The overall accuracy of this method can reach approximately 94%. MRI can effectively replace diagnostic arthroscopy for evaluation of meniscal and ligamentous tears.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University of Virginia, Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.
authors.forename: P A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Dussault
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000293:injuries / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000473:pathology; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries