Imaging evaluation of the postoperative knee ligaments.

Hakan Ilaslan, Murali Sundaram, Anthony Miniaci
Author Information
  1. Hakan Ilaslan: Department of Radiology, A21 Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA. ilaslah@ccf.org

Abstract

Until the advent of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), evaluation of ligament reconstruction of the knee was largely based on clinical examination and radiographs. MRI is the modality of choice for noninvasive evaluation of reconstructed ligaments, menisco-capsular structures and soft tissues. This article reviews the surgical techniques, normal and abnormal appearances of the ACL and PCL grafts and common complications following ligament reconstruction.

MeSH Term

Anterior Cruciate Ligament
Humans
Knee Joint
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Posterior Cruciate Ligament
Postoperative Complications
Postoperative Period
Surgical Procedures, Operative
Tomography, X-Ray Computed