OA, MCL Oedema

Is intra-articular pathology associated with MCL edema on MR imaging of the non-traumatic knee?

Conclusions: We confirmed that MCL edema is associated with osteoarthritis, but is also associated with meniscal tears, meniscal extrusion, and chondromalacia. In addition, MCL edema can be seen in patients without intra-articular pathology, recent trauma or MCL abnormality on physical examination.

Donna G. Blankenbaker, Arthur A. De Smet and Jason P. Fine

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