Double contrast arthrography of the knee in acute injury of the medial collateral ligament
Imai, N.
Nihon Seikeigeka Gakkai Zasshi 57(6): 651-659
1983
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-5325 PMID: 6619629 Document Number: 211862
The double contrast arthrography with horizontal beam method was carried out in 133 cases with acute medial collateral ligament injuries of the knees and its findings were compared with those from arthroscopy and/or surgery. The double contrast arthrography demonstrated the level of the rupture in capsular ligament in relation to the meniscal attachment, accompanying meniscal tear or detachment, and intrusion of the free end of the torn ligament into the joint. It also revealed the magnitude of the medial instability and facilitated to distinguish an isolated from a combined injury. A therapeutic regime can be proposed on the basis of the arthrographic findings. We conclude that the double contrast arthrography for the acute injuries of the medial collateral ligament is indispensable in the selection of the optimal treatment.