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Accuracy of 3-T MRI Using Fast Spin-Echo Technique to Detect Meniscal Tears of the Knee

¹ Neuroskeletal Imaging, 1344 S Apollo Blvd., Ste. 406, Melbourne, FL 32901.
² Neuroskeletal Imaging, Orlando, FL.
³ Murrah Orthopedics, Orlando, FL.

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of the fast spin-echo technique in detecting meniscal tears of the knee using a 3-T MRI system.

CONCLUSION. We concluded from this study that 3-T MRI using fast spin-echo sequences is highly accurate in the detection of medial and lateral meniscal tears of the knee.

Keywords: fast spin echo • knee • meniscal tear • meniscus • MRI • MR technique • musculoskeletal imaging

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