Die Synovialhöhle des Kniegelenkes und ihre großen kommunizierenden Bursen

Abstract

The knee joint, its physiological details and normal variants have been studied in about 2,000 arthrograms. The functional anatomy and the biomechanics of the joint are described and the pathogenetic significance of the septum and of the suprapatellar bursa and of the popliteal capsular enlargement are discussed. The width of the opening in the septum, the involvement of the septum in synovial processes, absence of communication between the bursa and the newly described ventral 'synovial cysts' are potential factors in producing abnormalities in the suprapatellar region. The synovial space is best demonstrated by pneumoarthrography. This is more informative than positive contrast methods, sonography or arthroscopy.

Morphologic variants of the proximal knee-joint cavity. An anatomical and radiological study

“…By means of inflation it was possible to also d e m o n s t r a t e those details which were disguised or could not be demonstrated at all [7] when positive contrast media were used. The anatomical specimens permitted a direct e x a m i n a t i o n o f the variable structures and spaces of the knee-joint cavity.…”

Patella Plica Syndrome

“…In literature review, the reported incidence of each plicae is controversial. 2,3,6,10,11,[13][14][15][16] In our study including 400 knees in 363 patients, 12 incidence of the synovial plica at the knees were: suprapatellar plica, 87.0%; mediopatellar plica, 72.0%; infrapatellar plica, 86.0%; and lateral patellar plica, 1.3%. These plicae were at first considered abnormal when seen at arthroscopy and then excised.…”