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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 | Issue 4/2003

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.

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Title: MR imaging of cartilage repair procedures
Authors: Michael Recht
Lawrence M. White
Carl S. Winalski
Anthony Miniaci
Tom Minas
Richard D. Parker
Publication date: 01-04-2003
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Skeletal Radiology / Issue 4/2003
Print ISSN: 0364-2348
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2161
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-003-0631-3

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