Ultrasonographic scan in knee pain in athletes. Issue 2 (June 1992)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Maffulli, N; Regine, R; Carrillo, F; Minelli, S; Beaconsfield, T
• Is Part Of: British journal of sports medicine. Volume 26:Issue 2(1992)
• Page Start: 93
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 1992-06
• Subjects: Sports medicine -- Periodicals; 617.1027
• DOI: 10.1136/bjsm.26.2.93
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0306-3674

Abstract

Abstract : Fifty-two knees were examined using real-time high-definition ultrasonography with a 7.5 MHz probe. The extra-articular structures were easily visualized and diagnosis of patellar tendon lesions and Baker's cysts formulated. While the meniscal cartilages were shown as a homogeneous triangular structure between the femoral condyle and the tibial plateau, no lesions were detected. Deeper intra-articular structures, such as the cruciate ligaments, were not shown by the scan, thus their evaluation was not possible. Given its low cost, wide availability, non-invasiveness and patients' acceptability of the technique, ultrasonography may play an important role in the diagnosis of soft tissue lesions in and around the knee joint.