Abstract:
ObjectiveTo explore the diagnostic value of MRI multi-imaging in acute anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) injury.
MethodsThe multiple signs of MRI of ACL injury in 23 patients were analyzed by two MRI diagnostic physicians without knowledge of arthroscopic diagnosis.The sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value of magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) multi-imaging were analyzed, and the likelihood ratio of MRI multi-imaging was identified.
ResultsThe values of MRI in the diagnosis of multi-imaging, which included ACL continuous interruption, abnormality of ligament shape, disappearance of ACL, ACL suspension bridge sign, anterior tibia, posterior angle of lateral meniscus, contusion of "proboscis" bone, Notch sign and empty intercondylar fossa sign, were great(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).In MRI direct signs of ACL injury, the sensitivity of ACL disappearance was the lowest(13.04%), while the specificity of ACL limited or diffuse signal enhancement or thickening was relatively low.The diagnostic value of abnormality of ligament shape was the greatest, and the diagnostic sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value were 73.91%, 100.00% and 100.00%, respectively.Among the MRI indirect signs of ACL injury, the specificities and sensitivities of anterior displacement of tibia, posterior angle of lateral meniscus, contusion of "kiss" bone, Notch sign and empty intercondylar fossa sign were higher and lower, respectively.The diagnostic values of contusion of "kiss" bone and Notch sign were the greatest.
ConclusionsThe MRI direct sign is the main basis in the diagnosis of acute ACL injury.The comprehensive analysis of high specificity indirect signs can reduce the false negative diagnostic rate of MRI, and it is more reliable to diagnose complete ACL tear compared with partial tear, especially for acute ACL injury with atypical direct signs.