Spectrum of MRI Findings in Sports-related Knee Injuries
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Introduction: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) plays a vital role in assessing various internal knee injuries resulting from sports activities without resorting to invasive methods. This research centres on common anatomical issues and underscores the significance of MRI in identifying precise injury patterns when evaluating patients with sports-related knee injuries. Methods: This cross-sectional observational study occurred at a tertiary care hospital, focusing on 55 patients referred to the radiodiagnosis department for their initial sports-related knee injuries between April 2022 and March 2023. Patients meeting the inclusion criteria underwent knee Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) using the SIEMENS 1.5 Tesla Magnetom Sempra MRI scanner. Results: Among the 55 patients diagnosed with knee injuries, athletic activities accounted for the majority of sports-related knee injuries. MRI revealed findings in 51 cases of sports-related injuries, with joint effusion being the most common presentation (40 cases). The primary injury observed was an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, occurring in 18 cases, followed by injuries to the medial collateral ligament (MCL), medial meniscus, posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), lateral meniscus, and lateral collateral ligament (LCL). Conclusions: "MRI, known for its high-contrast imaging of soft tissues, serves as a noninvasive method to evaluate various internal knee injuries in patients with sports-related knee injuries."
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