title: Magnetic resonance imaging of the knee: An overview and update of conventional and state of the art imaging.
abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has become the preferred modality for imaging the knee to show pathology and guide patient management and treatment. The knee is one of the most frequently injured joints, and knee pain is a pervasive difficulty that can affect all age groups. Due to the diverse pathology, complex anatomy, and a myriad of injury mechanisms of the knee, the MRI knee protocol and sequences should ensure detection of both soft tissue and osseous structures in detail and with accuracy. The knowledge of knee anatomy and the normal or injured MRI appearance of these key structures are critical for precise diagnosis. Advances in MRI technology provide the imaging necessary to obtain high-resolution images to evaluate menisci, ligaments, and tendons. Furthermore, recent advances in MRI techniques allow for improved imaging in the postoperative knee and metal artifact reduction, tumor imaging, cartilage evaluation, and visualization of nerves. As treatment and operative management techniques evolve, understanding the correct application of these advancements in MRI of the knee will prove to be valuable to clinical practice.
  
  
  
  5 J. MAGN. RESON. IMAGING 2017;45:1257-1275.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Nicholas C
authors.initials: NC
authors.lastname: Nacey
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Matthew G
authors.initials: MG
authors.lastname: Geeslin
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Grady Wilson
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Pierce
mesh_terms: D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001859:Bone Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002356:Cartilage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D007717:Knee / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000639:trends*; D016119:Posterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging
keywords: MRI; cartilage; cruciates; knee; menisci