MRI diagnosis of meniscus injury of the knee

Objective: To evaluate the value of MRI in determining the sort and degree of meniscus injury. Methods: The MRI of 208 cases of meniscus injury was reviewed. Results: Among the 208 cases,137 of the injury were seen in the wall of the meniscus and 71 in the lateral side. Thirty-one cases were determined as meniscus injury degreeⅠ,94 as degree Ⅱ and 83 as degree Ⅲ by arthroscopy. Eighty-three cases were proved to be meniscal tear by surgery or arthroscopy. Conclusions: MRI can clearly demonstrate the meniscus injury in the knee. It is considered to be a good method in diagnosing meniscus injury.