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01-04-2003 | Review Article
MR imaging of cartilage repair procedures
Authors:
Michael Recht, Lawrence M. White, Carl S. Winalski, Anthony Miniaci, Tom Minas, Richard D. Parker
Published in:
Skeletal Radiology
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Issue 4/2003
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Abstract
It is becoming increasingly important for the radiologist to evaluate the appearance and outcome of cartilage repair procedures. MR imaging is currently the best method for such evaluation but it is necessary to use cartilage-specific sequences and to modify those sequences when necessary to minimize artifacts from retained metal within the joint. This article reviews the surgical technique of the more commonly performed cartilage repair procedures, currently recommended techniques for the MR imaging evaluation of articular cartilage and cartilage repair procedures, and the MR imaging appearance of cartilage repair procedures and of the most frequently encountered complications following such procedures.