1) Identify clinical scenarios requiring advanced knee imaging in the emergency department setting. 2) Select appropriate imaging modality and exam parameters for advanced knee imaging. 3) Summarize radiology findings of selected knee injuries, which warrant advanced imaging in order to aide in efficient clinical decision making and treatment planning.
The knee is very commonly injured in blunt and penetrating extremity trauma. Knee radiographs are the most common initial imaging study for evaluation of knee injuries. Unfortunately, radiography can be of limited utility for complete assessment of the bones and soft tissues of the knee. As a result advanced imaging (including CT, MRI or sonography) may be required to fully characterize knee injury. Sometimes the immediate full evaluation of the knee is warranted. The purpose of this presentation is to explore clinical settings which may require advanced imaging of knee injuries in addition to radiography while the patient is still in the emergency room.
Linnau, K,
Knee Injuries: When Radiographs Are Not Enough. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL.
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