Die Computertomographie der Menisci

Abstract

Thirty patients were examined with CT of the menisci. All findings were confirmed by arthroscopy. One false positive diagnosis of a torn meniscus was made, caused by partial volume effect. In seven patients with irregular degenerative changes of the menisci, the abnormality could be clearly demonstrated. One meniscus ganglion was shown. Seven meniscus lesions, which were not shown by arthrography or arthroscopy, were clearly demonstrated by CT. The computer tomographic demonstration of menisci can replace knee arthrography as the examination of choice and should be performed before carrying out arthroscopy.

Diagnostic Reliability of Stifle Arthroscopy of Pathological Changes in Cruciate Deficient Knee

“…Even in human medicine, these are not always accessible for precise examination during arthroscopy. This may cause up to more than 23% of false negative diagnoses when these parts of menisci are affected (Wagner-Manslau 1988). Also Van Gestel (1985) mentioned inaccuracies in arthroscopic diagnosis of meniscal lesions in cases evaluated by inexperienced surgeons.…”