A study on correlation between arthroscopy and MRI in internal derangement of knee

Abstract

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The knee joint is a common site of injury, mainly due to trauma, repetitive activities and sports activities. Multiple imaging modalities are currently used to evaluate pathologic conditions of the knee. Magnetic resonance imaging has a better soft tissue contrast and multi planar slice capability, which has revolutionized and has become the ideal modality for imaging complex anatomy of the knee joint. Another advanced modality in the management of IDK is arthroscopy, which can be used in its dual mode, either as diagnostic and/or as therapeutic tool.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Cases were taken according to inclusion and exclusion criteria i.e., patients with knee problems more than 6weeks old, with symptoms of locking of knee, patients with undiagnosed knee pain and knee injury. Only patients between 15-50 years are included in the study. Patients with signs of infection, with osteoarthritis, ankylosis, and patients on ATT were excluded from the study.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> In our study of 25 cases, there were 20 male and 5 female patients with age ranging from 15 years to 50 years with most patients in between 21-30 years. 11 cases admitted were sport injuries, 14 had motor vehicle accidents. Right side being more common side affected.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In conclusion the present study supports that clinical diagnosis is of primary necessity and MRI is additional diagnosing tool for IDK. </p>

Benign Cysts and Cysts-Like Lesions in and Around the Knee: Ultrasound Versus Magnetic Resonance Imaging Assessment with Gold Standard Correlation

“…The present study was performed to compare the efficacy of US and MRI in the detection and characterization of benign cysts and cyst-like lesions in and around the knee with a gold standard correlation. In accordance with prior studies (19,20) , the current results stated a higher prevalence of internal knee derangement in young and middle-aged males with more frequent right knee involvement. This could be attributed to the higher activity of the young and middle-aged males and to right limb overuse, particularly among the athletic and hard workers of our community with a higher risk of sports and occupational injuries.…”

“…A variety of benign knee cysts or cyst-like lesions can be encountered in daily clinical practice or during routine imaging of internal knee derangement (3) . MRI and US are the most frequently utilized imaging tests in case of suspected knee pathology, particularly cystic lesions (11,19) . The majority of benign knee cysts have characteristic US and MRI appearances that may help to reach a correct diagnosis, hence alleviating the need for any additional interventional procedures (2)(3)(4) .…”