Role of ultrasound in assessment of abnormalities in knee trauma in comparison to MRI

Abstract

Abstract Aim of the Work to assess the role of high resolution ultrasonography (US) in the evaluation and assessment of different abnormalities resulting from knee trauma compared to Magnetic resonance imaging MRI Aim and Patients and Methods 51 patients presenting with knee pain after variable degrees of knee trauma and referred to radiology department will be examined by US and MRI. Results are compared and data analysed. Results US had significant results in medial collateral ligament (MCL), menisci, quadriceps and patellar tendons, joint effusion and parameniscal cysts. Poor US results were obtained in cruciate, lateral collateral ligament (LCL) and bone injuries. Conclusion Ultrasound can be used in the initial assessment of patients after knee trauma. It has comparable results to MRI in tendons, periarticular ligaments, joint effusion and menisci assessment with still some limitations noted in the cruciate ligaments and bone injuries assessment.