A systematised MRI approach to evaluating the patellofemoral joint

Skeletal Radiol. 2011 Apr;40(4):375-87. doi: 10.1007/s00256-010-0909-1. Epub 2010 Mar 10.

Abstract

Knee pain in young patients is a common indication for knee MRI. Many static and dynamic internal derangements of the patellofemoral joint in these patients lead to various secondary MRI findings. This article focuses on how to systematically approach, detect, and emphasize the importance of these findings in the diagnosis of patellofemoral tracking and impingement syndromes with relevant case examples.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Knee Injuries / diagnosis*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Pain
  • Patellofemoral Joint / pathology*