Y2-MMB(044-047)Computer Lab The Knee Joint Flashcards
Thigh MRI
Point too PCL and ACL ligaments
Knee MRI
Knee MRI :
what is the structure indicated with a C-shaped low density signal ?
Knee Menisci
Knee MRI ;
What is that low signal structure ?
Knee meniscus
Knee MENISCI is dark/light on all MRI sequences
Dark on all sequences
Point to the ant. and post. knee MENISCI and describe their appearance on MRI
-How to differentiate between ant. & posterior ?
-Bow tie appearance in sagittal cut
-Dark on all sequences
-Post horn of medial meniscus larger than ant horn
Describe Grade 1 signal of MENISCI Injury
globular hyper Intense signal within meniscus ,
- asymptomatic
Describe Grade 2 signal of MENISCI Injury
linear hyper Intense signal not reaching articular surface.
-May or may not be symptomatic
Describe Grade 3 signal of MENISCI Injury
linear hyper Intense signal reaching articular surface.
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 1 Meniscial Injury :
- globular hyperintense signal within meniscus.
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 2 Meniscial Injury :
-linear hyperintense signal not reaching articular surface.
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 3 Meniscial injury (tear) :
- linear hyperintense signal reaching articular surface.
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 1 Meniscial Injury
-globular hyperintense signal within meniscus
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 2 Meniscial Injury
- linear hyperintense signal not reaching articular surface.
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 3 Meniscial Injury (tear) -
linear hyperintense signal reaching articular surface.
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Grade 4 Meniscial Injury (tear)
– complex tear reaching both articular surfaces
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
knee MRI sagital cut , point to the lesion and diagnose
Double PCL sign ; indicating Bucket handle meniscal tear
What is Discoid meniscus ?
A congenital disorder , a discoid meniscus is thicker than normal, and often oval or disc-shaped. It is more prone to injury than a normally shaped meniscus.
-Lateral meniscus more commonly affected
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Discoid meniscus ;
-Extends upto intercondylar notch
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
ACL Sprain :
- Intrinsic bright signal with preserved fibers contiuity
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
PCL Sprain :
- Intrinsic bright signal with preserved fibers continuity
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Knee MRI , point to the lesion and diagnose
Intrinsic bright signal indicating sprain
Knee MRI , point to the quadriceps tendon and diagnose the abnormality
What is Chondromalacia Patellae ?
softening and degeneration of the articular hyaline cartilage of the patella and is a frequent cause of anterior knee pain.
Define Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is the end result of the aseptic separation of an osteochondral fragment with the gradual fragmentation of the articular surface and results in an osteochondral defect. It is often associated with intra-articular loose bodies.
Define Baker’s cyst
Baker cysts, or popliteal cysts, are fluid-filled distended synovial-lined lesions arising in the popliteal fossa between the medial head of the gastrocnemius and the semimembranosus tendons via a communication with the knee joint. They are usually located at or below the joint line.
They represent neither a true bursa nor a true cyst, as they occur as a communication between the posterior joint capsule and the gastrocnemius-semimembranosus bursa.
Point to the lesion and diagnose
Point to the lesion and diagnose
ACL sprain
Knee MRI shows 2 abnormalities , point and say what they are
ACL TEAR
PCL sprain
Torn ACL