title: MRI EVALUATION OF KNEE CARTILAGE.
abstract: Through the ability of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to characterize soft tissue noninvasively, it has become an excellent method for evaluating cartilage. The development of new and faster methods allowed increased resolution and contrast in evaluating chondral structure, with greater diagnostic accuracy. In addition, physiological techniques for cartilage assessment that can detect early changes before the appearance of cracks and erosion have been developed. In this updating article, the various techniques for chondral assessment using knee MRI will be discussed and demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Radiologist and Director of the Radiology Service, Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology (IOT), Hospital das Clínicas, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Marcelo Bordalo
authors.initials: MB
authors.lastname: Rodrigues
authors.affiliation: Titular Professor of the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Sao Paulo School of Medicine, SP, Brazil.
authors.forename: Gilberto Luís
authors.initials: GL
authors.lastname: Camanho
keywords: Joint cartilage; Knee injuries; Knee joint; Magnetic resonance imaging