title: Distribution of joint effusion in patients with traumatic knee joint disorders: MRI assessment.
abstract: One hundred forty-five knee magnetic resonance imaging examinations with joint effusions were reviewed to clarify the usual distribution of joint fluids in patients with traumatic knee joint disorders. Almost all knees (99%) had effusions in the central portion, and most knees (76%) had effusions in the suprapatellar pouch. Effusions were rarely found in the posterior femoral recess (9%) or subpopliteal recess (2%). However, this difference was considered to be only a reflection of anatomic communications. Effusions were occasionally found around posterior cruciate ligaments (36%), but were less frequently seen around anterior cruciate ligaments (18%).
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Tulane University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kaneko
authors.forename: E H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: De Mouy
authors.forename: A E
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Robinson
mesh_terms: D005122:Exudates and Transudates; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella; D011859:Radiography; D013582:Synovial Fluid; D014463:Ultrasonography