ABSTRACT
Background: MRI has high sensitivity and specificity regarding the assessment of the post-operative knee joint. Purpose: to assess the role of MRI in evaluation of the post-operative knee joint and assessment of the post complications after ACL, meniscal and cartilage surgical repair procedures
Patients and Methods: this study included 20 patients, their age range between 14-50 years, all presented postoperative knee were referred to Radiology Department at El-Hussien University Hospital and private centers for MRI exam for post-operative assessment, complication or follow up after orthopedic examination from Orthopedic Department at El-Hussien Hospitals and Outpatient Clinic. Patients had MRI imaging of the affected knee joint using high field strength scanners [1.5 T] MRI unit [Achieva, Philips medical system] MRI was performed by Knee coil in all cases
Results: this study included 15[75%] males and 5 females [5%][A] Due to different types of operations 10[50%] had ACL reconstruction,6[30%] had menisectomy,4[20%] had cartilage repair. [B] Due to causes16[80%] trumatic,4[20%]non trumatic. [C] Due to types of complications: 3[15%] had no complications,12[60%]had swelling, 2[10%] had limitation of movement,2[10%] had pain and limitation,1[5%]had pain and swelling
Conclusion: MRI proved as an accurate method for evaluation of the knee joint after ACL, meniscus and cartilage repair that can help predict post-operative complications