MRI of the Knee Meniscus

Lukas M Trunz; William B Morrison

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2021.11.009

MRI of the Knee Meniscus

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2022 May;30(2):307-324. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2021.11.009. Epub 2022 Apr 13.

Authors

Lukas M Trunz¹, William B Morrison²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Main Building, 132 S 10th, Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
² Department of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Main Building, 132 S 10th, Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: William.morrison@jefferson.edu.

PMID: 35512892
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2021.11.009

Abstract

Menisci are small fibrocartilaginous structures that are essential for the knee stability and preservation of articular cartilage. This article discusses the anatomy and function, variations, appearance and consequence of tears, and postoperative evaluation. We also address pitfalls and signs which can help improve diagnostic accuracy.

Keywords: Knee; MRI; Meniscus; Meniscus anatomy; Meniscus tear; Pitfalls; Secondary signs.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Humans
Knee Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
Knee Joint / diagnostic imaging
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Menisci, Tibial / diagnostic imaging
Menisci, Tibial / surgery
Meniscus* / diagnostic imaging
Tibial Meniscus Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
Tibial Meniscus Injuries* / surgery