Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee: clinical significance of common findings.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee is a widely used study that accurately depicts internal derangement. However, the relevance of the findings on knee MRI to the patient's symptoms and clinical course may often be uncertain. This article discusses the clinical significance and natural history of several common findings on knee MRI examinations.
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Department of Radiology, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA. Radecl@vmmc.org
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