Radiologic case study. Traumatic dislocation of the knee.
Imaging in knee dislocation requires multiple modalities and a comprehensive assessment of ligaments, cartilage, bone, nerve, and vascular anatomy. Magnetic resonance imaging is essential in the work-up of these patients and MRA is a promising modality for detecting vascular injury.
Grainger
Michael L
ML
Department of Radiology, University of Florida, Jacksonville, USA.
Wilson
Charles H
CH
Augustine
Stephen J
SJ
Griffiths
Harry J
HJ
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D001858:Bone Nails; D001915:Braces; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D015601:Injury Severity Score; D031221:Knee Dislocation / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome