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December 1, 2001Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Reconstructed Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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Why the study?

Does sequential magnetic resonance imaging, specifically using oblique axial images, effectively evaluate the integrity and changes of reconstructed anterior cruciate ligaments over time?

Population

23 patients with clinically stable knees after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with autologous…

Comparison

Sequential magnetic resonance imaging at 1, 2… vs null

Design

Cohort

Follow-up

12 months

Authors

BMByoung Hyun MinWCWhan Yong ChungJCJae‐Hyun Cho

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Overview

Oblique axial MRI may clarify apparent ACL graft discontinuity on sagittal views; supports prospective validation before routine adoption.

Structured PICO

Does sequential magnetic resonance imaging, specifically using oblique axial images, effectively evaluate the integrity and changes of reconstructed anterior cruciate ligaments over time?

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Population
23 patients with clinically stable knees after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with autologous patellar tendon
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Intervention
Sequential magnetic resonance imaging (1.5 tesla) at 1, 2, 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery, including oblique axial images
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Comparator
null
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Outcome
Cross-sectional area, signal intensity, and integrity of the reconstructed anterior cruciate ligamentsurrogate

Oblique axial MRI is valuable for accurately evaluating the integrity of reconstructed anterior cruciate ligaments, especially when sagittal images suggest discontinuity.

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Min et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8734c9f87adc0a02ca34b6https://doi.org/10.1097/00003086-200112000-00026
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