title: Radiologic case study. Traumatic dislocation of the knee.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, University of Florida, Jacksonville, USA.
authors.forename: Michael L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Grainger
authors.forename: Charles H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: Stephen J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Augustine
authors.forename: Harry J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Griffiths
mesh_terms: 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