title: Pitfalls and pearls in MRI of the knee.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this article is to review the common pitfalls in MRI of the knee and pearls on how to avoid them.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  MRI of the knee is highly accurate in evaluation of internal derangements of the knee. However, a variety of potential pitfalls in interpretation of abnormalities related to the knee have been identified, particularly in evaluation of the menisci, ligaments, and articular cartilage.
authors.affiliation: 1 Joint Department of Medical Imaging, University Health Network, Mount Sinai Hospital and Women's College Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada.
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mohankumar
authors.forename: Lawrence M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: White
authors.forename: Ali
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Naraghi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D016477:Artifacts; D005189:False Positive Reactions; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D007592:Joint Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged
keywords: MRI; knee; ligaments; meniscus; postoperative MRI