Anatomical variations of knee ligaments in magnetic resonance imaging: pictorial essay

• Autorzy: Tomczyk J. , Rachalewski M. , Bianek-Bodzak A. , Domzalski M.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Evaluation with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is currently a gold standard for comprehensive posttraumatic assessment of the knee joint. Increasing availability of MR systems with stronger magnetic fields and new sequences results in higher resolution of images and thus allows imaging smaller and finer anatomical details, including different anatomical variations. This article focuses on anatomical variations of knee ligaments, which can mimics pathological structures. Well-known and less common ligaments that are sporadically observed and may raise the most doubt will be discussed. Familiarity with those variations of ligaments is indispensable for precise MRI reporting to avoid misinterpretation as meniscal tears, loose bodies or mass lesions especially in cases. This paper is addressed to both radiology and orthopaedics specialists. Illustrations show discussed ligaments in standard planes while, for less known ligaments, we add information on how to adjust planes to properly visualise a particular structure, which will hopefully facilitate finding and differentiating those structures in clinical practice. (Folia Morphol 2019; 78, 3: 467–475)

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Folia Morphologica
• Rocznik: 2019
• Tom: 78
• Numer: 3
• Opis fizyczny: p.467–475,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Tomczyk J.

• Department of Radiology, Isotopic Diagnostic and Therapy, Military Medical Academy Teaching Hospital, Central Veteran Hospital, Zeromskiego 113, 90–549 Lodz, Poland

autor

Rachalewski M.

• Department of Radiology, Isotopic Diagnostic and Therapy, Military Medical Academy Teaching Hospital, Central Veteran Hospital, Zeromskiego 113, 90–549 Lodz, Poland

autor

Bianek-Bodzak A.

• Department of Radiology, Isotopic Diagnostic and Therapy, Military Medical Academy Teaching Hospital, Central Veteran Hospital, Zeromskiego 113, 90–549 Lodz, Poland
• Department of Radiology, Medical University of Gdansk, Gdansk, Poland
• Department of Applied Medical Techniques, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland

autor

Domzalski M.

• Department of Orthopaedics, Traumatology and Post-traumatic Rehabilitation, Military Medical Academy Teaching Hospital, Central Veteran Hospital, Lodz, Polandp.

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Identyfikatory

DOI

10.5603/FM.a2019.0004