膝关节韧带损伤MRI诊断的评价(附36例分析)

目的：探讨膝关节韧带损伤的MRI表现及诊断价值。方法：分析36例经手术或关节镜证实的膝关节韧带损伤患者的MRI材料，重点分析了前交叉韧带(ACL)损伤的MRI表现。结果：前交叉韧带部分性撕裂为T1WI、T2WI、T2^*像上韧带内信号均增高，但纤维束仍保持其连续性和完整性；完全性撕裂的直接征象为韧带连续性中断、增粗或扭曲变形；看不到正常的ACL，于附着处出现一团块影，T2WI韧带内呈弥漫高信号；间接征象有胫骨前置和后交叉韧带变形等。结论：ACL损伤在MBI上有一定的特点。MRI是诊断膝关节韧带损伤的一种有效的无创性检查方法。     

膝关节损伤的MRI诊断

目的探讨膝关节损伤的MRI表现及其临床应用价值。方法对50例经临床手术证实的膝关节损伤患者的MRI表现进行回顾性分析。结果半月板损伤25例,MRI表现为半月板内出现结节状、线状、放射状裂隙样异常高信号,累及或不累及半月板的关节面;前交叉韧带损伤15例,后交叉韧带损伤10例,内侧副韧带损伤12例,外侧副韧带损伤5例,表现为韧带的连续性存在、部分存在及完全撕裂,其内部出现局限性或弥漫性异常信号;隐匿性骨折及骨挫伤20例,表现为骨质局限性或弥漫性异常信号;关节积液、渗出40例,表现为关节腔内异常信号或关节囊肿胀。结论MRI对膝关节损伤的各种表现显示清楚,对临床有指导意义。     

膝关节韧带损伤的MRI诊断

目的 探讨膝关节韧带损伤的MRI表现及诊断价值. 方法 回顾性分析32例经手术或关节镜检查证实的膝关节韧带损伤的MRI资料,所有病例均行常规MRI扫描,对疑有前交叉韧带损伤的患者,加扫斜矢状位T_2WI像,对疑有胫侧副韧带损伤的患者加扫冠状脂肪抑制T_2WI像. 结果 32例膝关节中MR诊断韧带损伤共36条,其中前交叉韧带损伤16条,后交叉韧带损伤14条,胫侧副韧带损伤5条,腓侧副韧带损伤1条.韧带损伤包括韧带完全撕裂和部分撕裂. 结论 MRI 是理想的诊断膝关节韧带损伤的无创性检查方法.     

膝关节外伤性骨挫伤的MR诊断及临床意义

目的评价MRI对骨挫伤的诊断价值和临床意义。方法选取145例x线平片未显示股骨和胫骨骨折但MRI显示有外伤性骨髓水肿的膝关节外伤患者，MR检查时间为外伤后1-3d，采用膝关节专用线圈，快速SE（FSE）序列，T，WI、T2WI、质子密度加权成像（PDWI）＋脂肪抑制，行冠状面、矢状面、横断面、斜矢状面扫描，层厚3min，层间距0．5mm。根据骨髓水肿的分布，将膝关节外伤性骨挫伤分成5类：轴向旋转性损伤、夹击损伤、仪表盘式损伤、过伸型损伤和髌骨外侧脱位。其中48例行关节镜检查。结果145例中MRI显示轴向旋转性损伤43例，夹击损伤53例，仪表盘式损伤40例，过伸型损伤9例。骨髓水肿在PDWI或T2WI脂肪抑制序列上为片状地图样高信号，在T1WI上为低信号，边界不清。48例行关节镜检查，发现前交叉韧带撕裂11例，后交叉韧带撕裂13例，半月板撕裂22例，5例MRI诊断半月板撕裂而关节镜未能显示，MRI诊断与关节镜诊断结果符合率为89．6％。结论MRI可以准确显示膝关节骨挫伤的部位和范围及膝关节附属结构的损伤，推断其受伤机制，对临床诊断、治疗具有重要意义，应作为常规检查方法应用。     

膝关节半月板及其损伤的MRI研究

目的　研究正常和损伤的膝关节半月板的MRI表现。方法　对经手术、关节镜或临床证实的 2 6例共 3 2个损伤的半月板与 15例正常的膝关节半月板进行回顾性MRI对比观察。结果　显示正常膝关节半月板在T1WI和T2 WI上均呈三角形低信号。 3 2个损伤的半月板 ,其中内侧损伤 15个 ,外侧损伤 11个 ,两侧半月板同时损伤 3例 6个 ,将 3 2个损伤的半月板按Stoller的 4级分法分类 ,其中 0级 0个 ,I级 6个 ,Ⅱ级 12个 ,Ⅲ级 14个。 18例出现并发症 ,其中合并半月板囊肿 6例 ,内侧副韧带损伤 10例 ,外侧副韧带损伤 9例 ,前交叉韧带损伤 7例 ,后交叉韧带损伤 6例 ,骨挫伤 8例 ,骨折 5例 ,关节囊积液 11例 ,膝关节周围软组织内瘀血 6例。结论　MRI能够清晰显示膝关节半月板的解剖结构 ,能准确诊断半月板的损伤并进行分级 ,还能发现多种并发症。     

膝关节前交叉韧带损伤的MRI表现

目的研究正常和损伤的膝关节前交叉韧带的MRI表现。方法回顾性分析16例正常前交叉韧带和15例损伤前交叉韧带的MR表现。结果正常前交叉韧带在矢状位上呈一连续笔直的带状影,T1WI、T2WI均呈低信号。前交叉韧带损伤的MRI表现为连续性中断5例、韧带外形不规则1例、韧带异常的水平走向2例和韧带信号增高7例。结论MRI是一种准确诊断前交叉韧带损伤的非侵袭性的检查方法。     

膝关节损伤的MR应用价值

目的 :分析膝关节损伤的MR表现并评价其应用价值。方法 :选择 60例经临床或手术证实的膝关节损伤患者 ,回顾性分析、总结其MR表现。采用 1 .0TMR扫描机 ,常规应用矢状位 ,SET1 W、T2 W ,冠状位T1 W、T2 W成像。结果 :2 9例半月板损伤 ,其中Ⅰ° 1 0例 ,Ⅱ°1 2例 ,Ⅲ°7例 ;前交叉韧带损伤 1 8例 ,撕裂 2 2例 ;后交叉韧带损伤 7例 ,撕裂1例 ;内侧侧副韧带损伤 2 8例 ,撕裂 1 7例 ;外侧侧副韧带损伤 1 2例 ,撕裂 9例 ;韧带损伤表现为韧带不同程度增粗 ,但韧带连续性仍然存在 ,正常低信号内出现不规则高信号影 ,韧带撕裂表现为韧带明显增粗 ,呈弥漫性高信号 ,韧带的连续性部分或完全中断 ;股骨下端或胫骨上端骨质损伤 9例 ;关节积液 54例 ;多种损伤可同时出现。结论 :MR检查可很好显示膝关节损伤的各种表现 ,可作为膝关节损伤检查的重要或首选手段     

MRI对膝关节前交叉韧带损伤的诊断

目的 研究正常和损伤的膝关节前交叉韧带的MRI表现。方法 回顾性分析16例前交叉韧带正常和19例前交叉韧带损伤的MRI表现。结果 正常的前交叉韧带在矢状位上呈一连续笔直的T1WI、T2WI均为低信号的带状影。前交叉韧带损伤的MRI表现为韧带连续性中断4例（韧带内形成假瘤1例）,韧带外形不规则4例、韧带水平走向2例和韧带信号增高9例。结论 MRI是一种首选的诊断前交叉韧带损伤的非创伤性检查方法。     

外伤性膝关节前外侧韧带损伤的MR影像特征及相关性分析

目的探讨外伤所致膝关节前外侧韧带损伤病人的MR影像特征,并分析其与前交叉韧带撕裂、外侧半月板撕裂及骨挫伤的相关性,为深入研究前外侧韧带对膝关节稳定性的作用提供可靠依据。方法回顾性分析2016年1月—2017年2月间因外伤进行膝关节MRI检查的320例病人(共321膝)的影像资料。采用美国GE公司生产的Signa HDe 1.5 T MR扫描设备,分别行膝关节斜矢状面T1WI、质子密度加权成像(PDWI)和冠状面、横断面PDWI扫描。根据前外侧韧带的完整性和损伤部位对所有病人进行分类统计。采用独立性卡方检验对前外侧韧带撕裂与前交叉韧带撕裂、外侧半月板撕裂及骨挫伤的相关性进行分析。结果全部病人膝关节MR影像均可显示前外侧韧带,显示率为100%。151/321膝(47.0%;95%CI为41.6%~52.5%)存在前外侧韧带损伤,其中累及胫骨部、股骨部及半月板部的分别为97膝、96膝及65膝。前交叉韧带撕裂158膝,外侧半月板撕裂98膝,股骨外侧髁挫伤58膝,外侧胫骨平台挫伤71膝,分别与前外侧韧带撕裂具有相关性(均P0.001)。结论 MRI检查可以很好地显示前外侧韧带解剖及其损伤情况。膝关节前外侧韧带损伤与前交叉韧带撕裂、外侧半月板撕裂及膝外侧骨挫伤具有相关性。     

膝关节内侧副韧带及其损伤的MRI诊断

目的　研究正常和损伤的膝关节内侧副韧带的MRI表现。材料与方法　对 6 1例正常膝关节内侧副韧带的MRI表现进行回顾性分析 ,在冠状位上测量内侧副韧带的宽度 ,评价 2 1例内侧副韧带损伤的MRI表现。结果　正常膝关节冠状位MRI上 ,内侧副韧带股骨段平均宽度 3mm ,胫骨段平均宽度 2mm。内侧副韧带损伤的MRI表现为连续性中断 ,局部或弥漫性肿胀 ,信号增高。结论　MRI是一种准确诊断内侧副韧带损伤的方法     

Surgical treatment of ACL/PCL/ medial-side knee injuries

The medial cruciate ligament (MCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), and posterior oblique ligament (POL) frequently are injured by a combination of valgus and external rotation forces. Grade I or II MCL injuries alone or in combination with ACL or posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) injuries are treated nonoperatively, with cruciate ligament reconstruction delayed 3 to 6 weeks. Treatment of acute grade III ACL/PCL medial knee injuries remains controversial. Recommendations have included nonoperative treatment of the MCL and reconstruction of the ACL and PCL, acute reconstruction of the MCL and nonoperative treatment of the ACL, and treatment of all grade III injuries with acute repair. For chronic ACL/PCL/medial knee injuries, magnetic resonance imaging and examination under anesthesia are followed by endoscopic ACL/PCL reconstruction. Severe valgus laxity usually requires tightening of the MCL in addition to the posterior capsule, the posterior oblique area of the posteromedial capsule, and the midmedial capsular ligament. Thorough preoperative planning is essential to determine what procedures will be necessary for each patient.     

Relative contribution of the ACL, MCL, and bony contact to the anterior stability of the knee

Ligaments and other soft tissues, as well as bony contact, all contribute to anterior stability of the knee joint. This study was designed to measure the in situ force in the medial collateral ligament (MCL), anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), posterolateral structures (PLS), and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in response to 110 N anterior tibial loading. The changes in knee kinematics associated with ACL deficiency and combined MCL+ACL deficiency were also evaluated. Utilizing a robotic/universal force-moment sensor system, ten human cadaveric knee joints were tested between 0° and 90° of knee flexion. This unique testing system is designed to determine the in situ forces in structures of interest without making mechanical contact with the tissue. More importantly, data for individual structures can be obtained from the same knee specimen since the robotic manipulator can reproduce the motion of the intact knee. The in situ forces in the ACL under anterior tibial loading to 110 N were highest at 15° flexion, 103 ± 14 N (mean ± SD), decreasing to 59.2 ± 30 N at 90° flexion. For the MCL, these forces were 8.0 ± 3.5 N and 38.1 ± 25 N, respectively. Forces due to bony contact were as high as 34.1 ± 23 N at 30° flexion, while those in the PLS were relatively small at all flexion angles. Combined MCL+ACL deficiency was found to significantly increase anterior tibial translation relative to the ACL-deficient knee only above 60° of knee flexion. These findings confirm the hypothesis that there is significant load sharing between various ligaments and bony contact during anterior tibial loading of the knee. For this reason, the MCL and osteochondral surfaces may also be at significant risk during ACL injury. Received: 29 December 1997 Accepted: 16 July 1998     

膝关节韧带联合损伤的关节镜治疗后康复护理效果分析

目的探讨关节镜下膝关节前交叉韧带、后交叉韧带、内侧副韧带、外侧副韧带、后外侧结构联合损伤的康复护理效果。方法2003年10月—2005年11月,采用关节镜下重建交叉韧带,修复或重建侧副韧带和后外侧结构治疗急性膝联合韧带损伤12例。术后早期等长肌力练习、早期完全负重、早期本体感觉练习、早期被动练习。出院后随诊并功能评分。结果12例均获得随访,随访时间6~24个月,平均14个月。Lysholm评分:优2例,良8例,可2例。关节稳定性良好,有2例腘绳肌腱重建者抽屉试验Ⅰ度阳性。膝关节屈曲超过120°者9例,90~120°者3例。结论膝关节联合韧带损伤关节镜手术治疗配合正确的康复护理可取得良好效果。     

膝关节弯曲位3T 磁共振成像的临床分析

目的：探讨3 TMR膝关节弯曲位成像的优越性。方法58例临床怀疑膝关节损伤的患者行3 TMRI检查,58例患者同时行常规成像和弯曲位成像。采用双盲法对2种方法得出的常规图像和弯曲位图像按照韧带显示程度和对病变的显示能力进行评价。结果58例膝关节常规成像中,前后交叉韧带同时完整显示19例,显示韧带损伤25例（前交叉韧带损伤9例,后交叉韧带损伤16例）。58例膝关节弯曲位成像中,前后交叉韧带同时完整显示45例,Wrisberg韧带完整显示7例,显示韧带损伤28例（前交叉韧带损伤11例,后交叉韧带损伤16例,Wrisberg 韧带损伤1例）。结论膝关节弯曲位成像的交叉韧带、Wrisberg韧带和病变显示程度明显优于常规方法。     

膝关节韧带损伤与胫骨平台骨折Schatzker及AO分型的相关性分析

目的分析膝关节韧带损伤与胫骨平台骨折Schatzker分型及AO分型的相关性。方法选取2018年1月至2019年6月厦门大学附属福州第二医院骨科收治的28例胫骨平台骨折合并膝关节韧带损伤患者作为研究对象,根据Schatzker分型及AO分型系统对胫骨平台骨折进行分型,同时判定前交叉韧带(anterior cruciate ligament,ACL)、后交叉韧带(posterior cruciate ligament,PCL)、内侧副韧带(medial collateral ligament,MCL)及后外侧角(posterior lateral corner,PLC)的损伤情况,并采用Spearman相关系数分析膝关节韧带损伤与胫骨平台骨折Schatzker分型及AO分型的相关性。结果Schatzker分型与AO分型(仅以关节外、部分关节内和完全关节内3种类型计算)对应分析结果显示,两者具有显著相关性(P=0.000)。Schatzker分型及AO分型与韧带损伤类型Spearman相关分析结果显示,Schatzker分型及AO分型与ACL、MCL及PLC损伤均呈显著相关性(r=-0.465、-0.639、0.756,P=0.013、0.000、0.000;r=-0.588、-0.420、0.532,P=0.001、0.026、0.004),但若AO分型以关节外、部分关节内和完全关节内3种类型计算,则仅与ACL损伤呈显著相关性(r=-0.465,P=0.013)。结论膝关节损伤时膝关节相关韧带之间有一定协同作用,故胫骨平台骨折多合并膝关节韧带损伤,且随着Schatzker分型与AO分型等级的增高,ACL、MCL及PLC损伤的可能性均增大。     

Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Cruciate Ligament Injuries of the Knee

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) are important stabilizers of the knee. These ligaments are commonly injured in sports and motor vehicle accidents. An accurate diagnosis of cruciate ligament injuries is vital in patient care. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can diagnose cruciate ligament injuries with high accuracy. The imaging diagnosis should be based on primary signs, although the secondary signs are sometimes useful, particularly in chronic cases. The detection of associated injuries of other structures of the knee, including menisci, collateral ligaments, cartilage, and bone, are also important. Accurate interpretation of the MRI examination requires a meticulous MRI technique, knowledge of the imaging anatomy, and understanding of the lesion appearance. This pictorial essay reviews the MRI appearance of normal and injured cruciate ligaments. Mechanisms of injury, primary and secondary MRI signs, and associated abnormalities are discussed.     

Computed arthrotomographic evaluation of chronic lesions of the cruciate ligaments

The high incidence of cruciate ligament injuries as a result of acute knee trauma with hemarthrosis and abuse of diagnostic arthroscopies call for a suitable radiological imaging of the central pivot. Computed Arthrotomography (CAT) was used to examine the knee joint in 20 cases of clinically suspected chronic cruciate ligament injury. The images were correlated with arthroscopic and/or arthrotomic findings. Thirteen lesions of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) (65%) were found, plus 1 lesion of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) (5%), 2 associated lesions of ACL + PCL (10%), and 4 normal cases. Confirmation of pathology was available in all cases but one by arthroscopy and/or surgery. The central pivot diseases were classified as follows: absence, detachment, partial or complete tear. CAT findings of cruciate ligament injuries are emphasized and the role of the technique as compared to arthroscopy is discussed. CAT is useful in 3-D evaluation of central pivot and detection of different cruciate ligament injuries, with high sensitivity-specificity for ACL and high specificity-moderate sensitivity for PCL. In the evaluation of the chronic unstable knee, CAT is highly accurate and gives the surgeon useful information towards the planning of therapeutic procedures. CAT is almost non-invasive, well tolerated and easy to perform in out-patients, which make it a first-choice procedure in the screening of chronic ligament injuries.     

The biomechanics of lateral knee bracing. Part I: Response of the valgus restraints to loading

To better understand the role of preventive knee braces in injury prevention, a biomechanical study using fresh frozen cadaveric knees (N = 18) was conducted. Ligament tensions and joint displacements were measured at static, nondestructive valgus forces as well as low-rate destructive forces. After quantifying and establishing individual ligament contributions to valgus restraining function, knees were then braced with two different laterally applied preventive braces, the McDavid Knee Guard and the Omni Anderson Knee Stabler. The effects of lateral bracing were analyzed according to valgus force, joint line opening, and ligament tensions. Valgus applied forces, with or without braces, consistently produced medial collateral ligament (MCL) disruptions at ligament tensions surprisingly higher than the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and higher than or equal to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Although large joint displacements were necessary for complete ligament failure, bundle disruption in the MCL, ACL, and PCL was noted at much smaller joint openings. In Part I of this study, no significant protection could be documented with the two preventive braces used. Also, four potentially adverse effects were noted: MCL preload, center axis shift, premature joint line contact, and brace slippage.     

Knee dislocations: a magnetic resonance imaging study correlated with clinical and operative findings

OBJECTIVES: Our objectives were to determine retrospectively the prevalence, patients' demographics, mechanism of injury, combination of torn ligaments, associated intra-articular and extra-articular injuries, fractures, bone bruises, femoral-tibial alignment and neurovascular complications of knee dislocations as evaluated by magnetic resonance (MR) imaging. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From 17,698 consecutive knee examinations by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) over a 6-year period, 20 patients with knee dislocations were identified. The medical records of these patients were subsequently reviewed for relevant clinical history, management and operative findings. RESULTS: The prevalence of knee dislocations was 0.11% [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.06-0.16)]. There were 16 male patients and four female patients, with ages ranging from 15 years to 76 years (mean 31 years). Fifteen patients had low-velocity injuries (75%), of which 11 were amateur sports related and four were from falls. Four patients (20%) had suffered high-velocity trauma (motor vehicle accidents). One patient had no history available. Anatomic alignment was present at imaging in 16 patients (80%). Eighteen patients had three-ligament tears, two had four-ligament tears. The four-ligament tears occurred with low-velocity injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) were torn in every patient; the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) was torn in 50%, and the medial collateral ligament (MCL) in 60%. Intra-articular injuries included meniscal tears (five in four patients), fractures (eight in seven patients), bone bruises (15 patients), and patellar retinaculum tears (eight partial, two complete). The most common extra-articular injury was a complete biceps femoris tendon tear (five, 25%). There were two popliteal tendon tears and one iliotibial band tear. One patient had received a vascular injury following a motor vehicle accident (MVA) and had been treated prior to undergoing MRI. Bone bruises (unrelated to fractures), four-ligament tears, biceps femoris tears, and popliteus tendon tears were encountered only in the low-velocity knee dislocations. Twelve were treated surgically, five conservatively, and three had been lost to follow-up. The biceps femoris tendon was repaired in every patient who was treated surgically. CONCLUSIONS: Knee dislocations occurred more commonly in low-velocity injuries than in high-velocity injuries, predominantly affecting amateur athletes. Biceps femoris tendon tears were the most common extra-articular injury requiring surgery. Neurovascular injury (5%) was uncommon. At imaging, femoral-tibial alignment was anatomic in the majority of patients.     

Synovial healing in reconstructed cruciate ligaments. Our personal experience compared in single interventions and combined reconstructions

INTRODUCTION: The healing process of tendon grafts used in cruciate ligament reconstruction is called ligamentization. The tendon structural architecture changes progressively into the histological appearance of normal ligament. Amiel and Clancy have demonstrated that this process is time-dependent in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, the tendon graft taking one year to become similar to a normal cruciate ligament. Three different maturation phases of anterior cruciate graft ligamentization can be seen at MRI: periligamentous proliferation, intraligamentous proliferation and definitive healing. We report our MR findings in the reconstruction of single ACL, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), and of both ACL and PCL. MATERIAL AND METHODS: January 1995 to January 1999 we selected 60 patients submitted to arthroscopic cruciate ligament reconstruction. The ACL was reconstructed with the patellar tendon in 22 cases and the PCL in 23; fifteen patients underwent double reconstruction of ACL, with hamstring tendons, and PCL, with patellar tendons. Fifty-five patients were followed-up with MRI: 45 with a dedicated permanent magnet (Artroscan, Esaote Biomedica, Genoa, Italy) and 10 with a permanent low-field unit (AIRIS, Hitachi, Japan); the same technical parameters were used in all cases. Forty of 55 patients were examined at 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12 postoperative months, while 15 were followed-up longer (12 to 36 months postoperatively). At the first follow-up MR examination, 5 patients (2 ACL and 3 PCL) were excluded for incorrect tunnel position (1 case), hypertrophic scarring (2 cases) and new trauma (2 cases). MR findings were compared with clinical data of joint stability. RESULTS: MRI showed the different stages of the healing process in 20 ACL patients: proliferating soft tissue around the graft with the low signal intensity typical of tendons (stage I, 1-3 months postoperatively), the graft becomes progressively hyperintense (stage II, 3-9 months postoperatively), and finally the low signal intensity indicating completed ligamentization (stage III, 12 months postoperatively). As for PCL reconstructions, MR findings were similar but the process took longer, even 24 months. Finally, in the 15 cases of double reconstruction, both grafts were difficult to distinguish on T1-weighted images for a very long time (24-36 months postoperatively). DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Relative to the ACL, ligamentization takes longer for PCL and combined ACL and PCL reconstructions, probably because the morphological changes in PCL and double grafts may be impaired by many factors, such as gravity, long bone tunnels, hemarthrosis, hyperplastic synovial reaction in the intercondylar notch; also, rehabilitation protocols differ in ACL from PCL patients. No signs of instability were found at physical or arthrometric examinations. MRI demonstrates the different stages of ligamentization and thus proves a useful tool for postoperative follow-up in cruciate ligament reconstructions. Contrast-enhanced (Gd) studies are reserved to the cases of graft impingement or if other abnormalities are suspected.