The clinical significance of stage 2 meniscal abnormalities on magnetic resonance knee images |
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| Authors: | E H Dillon C F Pope P Jokl K Lynch |
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| Institution: | Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510. |
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| Abstract: | The Stage 2 meniscal abnormality was subdivided into Stage 2A--linear abnormal signal not contacting an articular surface, Stage 2B--abnormal signal in contact with the articular surface on a single image, Stage 2C--extensive wedge-shaped signal abnormality not in contact with an articular surface. Arthroscopy showed tears in 2A 3%, 2B 0%, 2C 50%. Complete tears should only be diagnosed if contact is seen on more than one image. Many Stage 2C menisci may have tears. |
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