ROLE OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING IN EVALUATION OF ANTERIOR KNEE PAIN

Abstract

The knee joint is one of the most commonly injured joints in the body. Because of its complex structure, this joint is subjected to numerous pathologies and due to the recent increase in various sport activities, there has been a parallel increase in sport-induced internal derangements of the knee. The main strength of knee MRI is the assessment of articular and Peri-articular diseases. The specific structures best suited for MRI assessment include tendons, muscles and ligaments, as well as peri-articular soft tissue masses. Joint effusions, synovial thickening, bursal fluid collections, intra-articular loose bodies, ganglion cysts and articular surface erosions. Also, as regard the cruciate and meniscal lesions, which when clinically suspected, MRI is preferably advised.