Normal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Anatomy of the Capsular Ligamentous Supporting Structures of the Knee

Lana H. Gimber; Jolene C. Hardy; David M. Melville; Luke R. Scalcione; Andrew Rowan; Mihra S. Taljanovic

doi:10.1016/j.carj.2015.11.004

Normal Magnetic Resonance Imaging Anatomy of the Capsular Ligamentous Supporting Structures of the Knee

Lana H. Gimber, Jolene C. Hardy, David M. Melville, Luke R. Scalcione, Andrew Rowan, Mihra S. Taljanovic

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Abstract

Recognition of the normal magnetic resonance (MR) imaging appearances of the capsular ligaments of the knee is of great importance. These ligaments contribute to stability of the knee joint and are frequently injured. In this article, we describe the normal MR imaging anatomy of the capsular ligaments of the knee including the lateral and medial collateral ligamentous complexes, the extensor mechanism, and the supporting ligamentous structures of the proximal tibiofibular joint. Normal MR imaging findings and important anatomic variants of the neurovascular structures of the knee are also described.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	356-367
Number of pages	12
Journal	Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume	67
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.carj.2015.11.004
State	Published - Nov 1 2016

Keywords

Capsular ligaments
Extensor compartment
Femorotibial
Knee
Lateral collateral
Magnetic resonance imaging
Medial collateral
Neurovascular
Normal anatomy
Proximal tibiofibular

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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