Evaluation Of Osteoarthritis Of The Knee With Magnetic Resonance Imaging And Correlating It With Radiological Findings In The Indian Population.

Abstract

AIMS: To evaluate the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in diagnosing osteoarthritis of knee joint and to correlate MR imaging findings of osteoarthritis with that of radio graphically diagnosed osteoarthritis in Indian population. METHODS AND MATERIAL: One hundred twenty eight patients formed the study group in a prospective fashion. All patients underwent Antero posterior radiography of affected knee in weight bearing extended positions, KL score was determined and subsequently MRI of the knee was performed. Then Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) findings were correlated by radiographic findings. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Data were analyzed using statistical software package, STATA 9.2 and the association was considered to be significant if 'P' value was <0.05. RESULTS: The tibiofemoral compartment was more frequently and more severely involved in osteoarthritis of knee joint than the patellofemoral compartment and medial tibiofemoral joint was most commonly involved. Majority of MRI findings in tibiofemoral compartment of knee joint and KL score are well correlated.