Accuracy of 3-T MRI using fast spin-echo technique to detect meniscal tears of the knee.
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the fast spin-echo technique in detecting meniscal tears of the knee using a 3-T MRI system.


CONCLUSIONS
We concluded from this study that 3-T MRI using fast spin-echo sequences is highly accurate in the detection of medial and lateral meniscal tears of the knee.
Ramnath
R Richard
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Neuroskeletal Imaging, 1344 S Apollo Blvd., Ste. 406, Melbourne, FL 32901, USA. rramnath@post.harvard.edu
Magee
Thomas
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Wasudev
Nik
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Murrah
Robert
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001182:Arthroscopy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries