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01-12-2010 | Review Article

Magnetic resonance imaging of anatomical variations in the knee

Part 2: Miscellaneous

Authors: Philippa Tyler, Abhijit Datir, Asif Saifuddin

Published in: Skeletal Radiology | Issue 12/2010

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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Title: Magnetic resonance imaging of anatomical variations in the knee
Part 2: Miscellaneous
Authors: Philippa Tyler
Abhijit Datir
Asif Saifuddin
Publication date: 01-12-2010
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 12/2010
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-010-0904-6

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