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Magnetic resonance imaging of anatomical variations in the knee

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Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice for investigation of internal derangement of the knee. The reporting radiologist must be familiar with both normal anatomy and anatomical variants within the knee, in order to avoid mis-diagnosis, over-investigation and unnecessary intervention. This article reviews the recognised anatomical variants of the non-ligamentous/musculotendinous structures of the knee, their anatomy, incidence and typical appearances on MRI.

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  1. Department of Radiology, The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust, Brockley Hill, Stanmore, Middlesex, HA7 4LP, UK

    Philippa Tyler & Asif Saifuddin

  2. Department of Radiology, St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK

    Philippa Tyler

  3. Department of Radiology, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 1611 NW 12th Avenue, West Wing-279, Miami, FL, 33136, USA

    Abhijit Datir

  4. The Institute of Orthopaedics and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University College London, London, UK

    Asif Saifuddin

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Tyler, P., Datir, A. & Saifuddin, A. Magnetic resonance imaging of anatomical variations in the knee. Skeletal Radiol 39, 1175–1186 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-010-0904-6

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