title: Magnetic resonance imaging of the postoperative meniscus: resection, repair, and replacement.
abstract: Meniscus surgery is common, and surgical indications and techniques continue to evolve. After highlighting relevant anatomy and emerging magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques, this article reviews the current indications and techniques used for meniscus surgery, evaluates the use of MR imaging protocols with and without arthrography, and focuses on MR imaging interpretation of the postoperative meniscus, with particular attention to clinical outcomes and diagnostic criteria.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3100, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. Electronic address: Robert.Boutin@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
authors.forename: Robert Downey
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Boutin
authors.affiliation: National Orthopedic Imaging Associates, 1260 South Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae, CA 94904, USA.
authors.forename: Russell C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Fritz
authors.affiliation: Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Davis, 2805 J Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA.
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Marder
mesh_terms: D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007089:Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D008592:Menisci, Tibial / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D012086:Reoperation / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods; D012421:Rupture / Q000473:pathology; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Knee MR imaging; Knee arthroscopy; Meniscectomy; Meniscus repair; Meniscus tear; Postoperative imaging