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01.12.2010 | Review Article

Magnetic resonance imaging of anatomical variations in the knee

Part 2: Miscellaneous

verfasst von: Philippa Tyler, Abhijit Datir, Asif Saifuddin

Erschienen in: Skeletal Radiology | Ausgabe 12/2010

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Abstract

Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice for investigation of internal derangement of the knee. The reporting radiologist must be familiar with both normal anatomy and anatomical variants within the knee, in order to avoid mis-diagnosis, over-investigation and unnecessary intervention. This article reviews the recognised anatomical variants of the non-ligamentous/musculotendinous structures of the knee, their anatomy, incidence and typical appearances on MRI.
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Metadaten
Titel
Magnetic resonance imaging of anatomical variations in the knee
Part 2: Miscellaneous
verfasst von
Philippa Tyler
Abhijit Datir
Asif Saifuddin
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2010
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Skeletal Radiology / Ausgabe 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-010-0904-6

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