Imaging of the multiple-ligament-injured knee.
Imaging of the multiple-ligament-injured knee requires a comprehensive assessment of ligaments, cartilage, bone, peripheral nerves, and vascular anatomy. It is imperative that the radiologist be a crucial part of the trauma team, to provide prompt diagnostic assistance without unnecessary delays in patient management. MR angiography remains a promising modality to detect vascular injury and provides arteriographic assessment with little risk to the patient in a more expeditious fashion than conventional contrast angiography.
Potter
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Weill Medical College, Cornell University, New York, New York, USA.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000098:blood supply / Q000294:innervation / Q000473:pathology; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D011859:Radiography