title: Postoperative Imaging of the Knee: Meniscus, Cartilage, and Ligaments.
abstract: This article reviews the normal and abnormal postoperative imaging appearance of frequently performed surgical procedures of the meniscus, articular cartilage, and ligaments. Imaging algorithms and protocols are discussed with particular attention to MR imaging techniques. Attention is paid to surgical procedures and the expected postoperative appearance as well to commonly identified recurrent and residual disorders and surgical complications.
authors.affiliation: Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging, Department of Radiology, Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, Northwell Health, 611 Northern Boulevard, Suite 250, Great Neck, NY 11020, USA. Electronic address: dwalz@northwell.edu.
authors.forename: Daniel M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Walz
mesh_terms: D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D050724:Fractures, Cartilage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D017695:Soft Tissue Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery*; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; MR imaging; Meniscus repair; Postoperative