Alternatives to MRI for meniscus rupture | MRT for a torn meniscus

Alternatives to MRI for meniscus rupture

Even though MRI is the gold standard in the diagnosis of meniscus tears, CT (computed tomography) is considered a possible alternative. This is an X-ray procedure (ionizing radiation), which in comparison to pure X-rays can also show soft tissue. The difference between MRI and CT is therefore the radiation exposure, which is often interpreted as a disadvantage of CT.In addition, CT is inferior to MRI in the accuracy of soft tissue imaging, so that it is used less frequently than MRI to assess a meniscus tear. However, computed tomography is very well suited for detecting bone chipping or calcification. It is also often used to plan prosthetic treatment.

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Further interesting information from this area: An overview of all topics in the field of orthopedics

  • Torn meniscus symptoms
  • Meniscus surgery
  • Meniscus sign
  • Tear of outer meniscus
  • Torn meniscus
  • Anatomy Meniscus
  • Cruciate ligament rupture
  • Torn meniscus surgery
  • Disc meniscus
  • Ligament injuries in the knee joint
  • Torn outer strip
  • Inner strip breakage
  • Knee Bandage
  • Pain in the hollow of the knee

All articles in this series:

  1. MRT for a torn meniscus
  2. Diagnostics of choice – MRT
  3. Duration
  4. Alternatives to MRI for meniscus rupture