Tomographic technique for visualization of the cruciate ligaments in double contrast arthrography. 1976

H Firooznia, and G Seliger, and H Baruch, and R Weathers

Double contrast arthrography of the knee is the method of choice for visualization of the menisci, while the single positive contrast technique is the preferred method for evaluation of the cruciate ligaments. A technique is described which combines the advantages of these two methods. Following radiography of the menisci, an essentially single positive contrast study of the cruciate ligaments is obtained by positioning the patient in the lateral recumbent position with the knee flexed to about 90degree. The positive contrast medium in this position fills the joint cavity beyond its mid-point and surrounds the cruciate ligaments. Tomographic studies of the midline of the knee joint, made in this position with a polytome unit, demonstrate the cruciate ligaments to best advantage.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D007719 Knee Joint A synovial hinge connection formed between the bones of the FEMUR; TIBIA; and PATELLA. Superior Tibiofibular Joint,Joint, Knee,Joint, Superior Tibiofibular,Knee Joints,Superior Tibiofibular Joints,Tibiofibular Joint, Superior
D008022 Ligaments Shiny, flexible bands of fibrous tissue connecting together articular extremities of bones. They are pliant, tough, and inextensile. Interosseal Ligament,Interosseous Ligament,Interosseal Ligaments,Interosseous Ligaments,Ligament,Ligament, Interosseal,Ligament, Interosseous
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014056 Tomography, X-Ray Tomography using x-ray transmission. Tomography, Transmission,X-Ray Tomography,Zonography,Radiographic Tomography,Tomography, Radiographic,Tomography, X Ray,Tomography, Xray,Transmission Tomography,X Ray Tomography,Xray Tomography

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