The contribution of MRI to the diagnosis of traumatic tears of the anterior cruciate ligament

D Guenoun; T Le Corroller; Z Amous; V Pauly; A Sbihi; P Champsaur

doi:10.1016/j.diii.2012.02.003

The contribution of MRI to the diagnosis of traumatic tears of the anterior cruciate ligament

Diagn Interv Imaging. 2012 May;93(5):331-41. doi: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.02.003. Epub 2012 Apr 26.

Authors

D Guenoun¹, T Le Corroller, Z Amous, V Pauly, A Sbihi, P Champsaur

Affiliation

¹ Departement of Radiology, Hôpital Sainte-Marguerite, 270, boulevard Sainte-Marguerite, 13009 Marseille, France. daphne.guenoun@gmail.com

PMID: 22542209
DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2012.02.003

Abstract

When faced with a clinical suspicion of knee ligament injury, MRI nowadays has a central role in the diagnostic strategy. In particular, it is essential for assessing the cruciate ligaments and any associated meniscal tears. The objective of this review is to present the various direct and indirect MRI signs of tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and then describe the lesions associated with it. The anatomical and clinical aspects are also discussed so that the contribution of MRI to the diagnosis and therapeutic management of an ACL tear can be better understood.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Anterior Cruciate Ligament / pathology*
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries*
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
Wounds and Injuries / classification
Wounds and Injuries / diagnosis