Challenges in Imaging a Post Surgical Meniscus

MKE019-b

Challenges in Imaging a Post Surgical Meniscus - Where Do We Stand Today?

Education Exhibits

Presented on December 1, 2014
Presented as part of MKS-MOB: Musculoskeletal Monday Poster Discussions

Monika Rowe MD, PhD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Adam W. Mitchell FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Gajan Rajeswaran MBBS, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jeremiah Christopher Healy MBBCHIR, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Justin Charles Lee MBBS, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Andrew Williams MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: 1. To review the morphology of the normal post surgical meniscus on imaging and how it differs to the normal meniscus. 2. To discuss the utility and imaging findings in assessment of post surgical meniscal tears/ retears. 3. To discuss the utility and imaging findings in assessment of meniscal implants.

1. Review of the normal meniscal anatomy, including normal morphology and capsular and bony attachments. 2. Review of the nomenclature and MRI criteria for a tear in a non-surgical meniscus. 3. Role and use of MRI in assessment of the post surgical meniscus: a) When to image the post surgical meniscus. b) Optimal MRI sequences to improve assessment of the post surgical meniscus, including a review of the utility of direct and indirect MR arthography. c) Normal appearances of the post surgical meniscus. d) Features consistent with a post surgical tear/ retear (with sample cases). e) Pitfalls in assessment. 4. Role of CT arthrography in assessing post surgical retears: a) When and how to use CT arthrography. b) Normal appearances of the post surgical meniscus. c) Features consistent with a post surgical tear/retear (with sample cases). d) Pitfalls in assessment. 5. Use of MRI in assessing the meniscal transplant (with sample cases). 6. Summary.

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14005171/14005171_2drr.pdf

Rowe, M, Mitchell, A, Rajeswaran, G, Healy, J, Lee, J, Williams, A, Challenges in Imaging a Post Surgical Meniscus - Where Do We Stand Today?. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14005171.html