Knee MRI Atlas and Arthroscopy Atlas

Author: Dong Qirong / Wang Yi (editors)
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Publish Date: 2004-05-01
Features: The use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis of knee joint diseases has been a significant advancement in recent years. This book first introduces the examination techniques of MRI for various structures of the knee joint and the characteristics of images from different planes. It then separately presents the MRI images and arthroscopic images of normal knee joint lesions, such as meniscus tears, cartilage abnormalities, synovial and ligamentous lesions. Additionally, it analyzes common misdiagnoses and missed diagnoses in MRI images. The book includes 366 black-and-white MRI images and 170 color arthroscopic images, arranged side by side for comparison, accompanied by textual explanations for easy reading. This book can serve as a reference for orthopedic surgeons and knee arthroscopy specialists, as well as for radiologists for consultation.