Mucoid degeneration and an intact ACL can be suspected when an apparently thickened and ill-defined ligament with increased signal intensity on all sequences is identified in a patient with a clinically intact ligament.
The modified three-point Dixon sequence is a useful technique for achieving fat suppression in the knee joint on a 0.35-T open magnet. It is a sensitive and specific technique for the assessment of cartilage abnormalities in the knee.
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