Diagnostic accuracy of 3.0 T magnetic resonance imaging for the detection of meniscus posterior root pathology

Abstract

Prognostic study (diagnostic), Level II.

Relationship between knee osteoarthritis and meniscal shape in observation of Japanese patients by using magnetic resonance imaging

“…Many authors have reported the presence of degeneration in the posterior region of the medial meniscus in patients with knee OA [11–13]. We considered that Japanese patients with knee OA are likely to have different characteristics than Westerners because of the differences in lifestyles and body types between these two populations.…”

Complete tear of the lateral meniscus posterior root is associated with meniscal extrusion in anterior cruciate ligament deficient knees

“…Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important tool for evaluating meniscus integrity. In the detection of LMPRTs using MRI, sensitivity is 0.600, specificity is 0.903, positive predictive value is 0.181, and negative predictive value is 0.984 . Additional findings to aid LMPRT diagnosis with MRI should improve diagnostic accuracy.…”

Comparison of the Thesslay Test and McMurray Test: A Systematic Review of Comparative Diagnostic Studies

“…The QUADAS quality bias and checklist tool is heavily weighted towards assessing bias, as question items 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12 and 14 assess bias and two question items 1 and 2 are related to variability [4]. From an accuracy perspective, basing diagnostic values on specificity and sensitivity alone could be a limitation as heterogeneous nature of meniscal tears (anterior versus posterior tears) including different patient contexts and meniscal pathologies could dramatically alter levels of sensitivity and specificity values [27].…”

“…Research has demonstrated that injuries which occur within avascular regions of the menisci do not heal spontaneously [3]. Early detection of meniscal injuries is therefore of paramount importance to enable rapid implementation of appropriate treatment interventions and to reduce the risk of complications [4]. Identifying clinically useful methods for detecting meniscal tears has therefore attracted much attention from physiotherapists and doctors for many years [5].…”