Preoperative and Postoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Cruciate Ligaments

Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 2022 May;30(2):261-275. doi: 10.1016/j.mric.2021.11.006. Epub 2022 Apr 13.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / anatomy & histology
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / diagnostic imaging
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament / surgery
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries* / diagnostic imaging
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries* / pathology
  • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Knee Joint / anatomy & histology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / diagnostic imaging
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / injuries
  • Posterior Cruciate Ligament* / surgery