The anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament are key stabilizers of the knee. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging excels at depiction of injury in both the native and reconstructed cruciate ligaments as well as associated injuries. This article reviews the anatomy, injury patterns, and relevant surgical techniques crucial to making accurate interpretation of MR imaging of the cruciate ligaments.
Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament; Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction; MR imaging; Posterior cruciate ligament; Posterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.
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