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Semin Musculoskelet Radiol 2009; 13(4): 326-339
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1242187
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MR Imaging of the Articular Cartilage of the Knee

Douglas W. Goodwin1 , 2
  • 1Department of Radiology, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
  • 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dartmouth Medical School, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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04 November 2009 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the knee is capable of accurately identifying and characterizing cartilage injuries and degeneration. Optimal cartilage imaging requires an understanding of the relationship between cartilage structure and the MR image, acquisition of images with adequate resolution, a purposeful interrogation of the images by a reviewer possessing an understanding of the appearance of tissue pathology as well as common pitfalls and artifacts, and finally, the accurate and consistent reporting of results.

KEYWORDS

Knee - articular cartilage - magnetic resonance imaging - T2 - magic angle

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Douglas W GoodwinM.D. 

Department of Radiology

One Medical Center Dr., Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Lebanon, NH 03756

Email: douglas.goodwin@hitchcock.org

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