Knee

MRI Knee joint, articulations, femur, tibia, patella, injury and the development of osteoarthritis, Articular bodies, Ligaments, Menisci, Bursae

Cruciate ligaments

Cruciate ligaments (also cruciform ligaments) are pairs of ligaments arranged like a letter X. They occur in several joints of the body, such as the knee. In a fashion similar to the cords in a toy Jacob’s ladder, the crossed ligaments stabilize the joint while allowing a very large range of motion. Read more…

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Meniscus lesion

Lesion Grade 0
Normal meniscus.

Lesion Grade I
One or more signal changes point without continuity with the articular surface. (degenerative)

Lesion Grade II
Linear signal change without extension to the articular surface. Read more…

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Posted by radgraynetwork - October 28, 2011 at 8:36 am

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Baker’s cyst

A Baker’s cyst, also known as a popliteal cyst, is a benign swelling of the semimembranous or more rarely some other bursa found behind the knee joint.
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Posted by radgraynetwork - October 23, 2011 at 11:49 am

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Anterior cruciate ligament injury

An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury to the knee, seen most often in athletes. Non-contact tears and ruptures are the most common causes of ACL injury.

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