Magnetic resonance imaging of the postoperative meniscus: resection, repair, and replacement

Robert Downey Boutin; Russell C Fritz; Richard A Marder

doi:10.1016/j.mric.2014.07.007

Magnetic resonance imaging of the postoperative meniscus: resection, repair, and replacement

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2014 Nov;22(4):517-55. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2014.07.007. Epub 2014 Nov 1.

Authors

Robert Downey Boutin¹, Russell C Fritz², Richard A Marder³

Affiliations

¹ Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, University of California, Davis, 4860 Y Street, Suite 3100, Sacramento, CA 95817, USA. Electronic address: Robert.Boutin@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
² National Orthopedic Imaging Associates, 1260 South Eliseo Drive, Greenbrae, CA 94904, USA.
³ Sports Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics, University of California, Davis, 2805 J Street, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95816, USA.

PMID: 25442022
DOI: 10.1016/j.mric.2014.07.007

Abstract

Meniscus surgery is common, and surgical indications and techniques continue to evolve. After highlighting relevant anatomy and emerging magnetic resonance (MR) imaging techniques, this article reviews the current indications and techniques used for meniscus surgery, evaluates the use of MR imaging protocols with and without arthrography, and focuses on MR imaging interpretation of the postoperative meniscus, with particular attention to clinical outcomes and diagnostic criteria.

Keywords: Knee MR imaging; Knee arthroscopy; Meniscectomy; Meniscus repair; Meniscus tear; Postoperative imaging.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Arthroplasty / methods*
Humans
Image Enhancement / methods*
Knee Injuries / pathology*
Knee Injuries / surgery*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods*
Menisci, Tibial / pathology
Menisci, Tibial / surgery*
Postoperative Care / methods
Reoperation / methods
Risk Assessment / methods
Rupture / pathology
Tibial Meniscus Injuries*
Treatment Outcome