Double-bundle depiction of the anterior cruciate ligament at 3 Tesla

Adriaensen, Miraude; Hogan, Bruce; Al-Bulushi, H. I. J.; Kavanagh, Eoin C.

doi:10.1007/s00256-011-1303-3

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“…Kaya et al (2010) reported the identification rate of 42.2% using 1.5T-MRI. On the other hand, Adriaensen et al (2012) reported the double-bundle identification rate of 94% using 3T-MRI. They described that magnetic field strength of MRI may have affected the results of their study.…”

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“…Although the previous studies have examined on this matter, it is still controversial regarding which plane is better depicted (Steckel et al, 2007;Kwon et al, 2009;Kaya et al, 2010;Adriaensen et al, 2012;Mackay et al, 2014). Adriaensen et al (2012) studied 50 knees in the standard planes using 3T-MRI and reported that the double-bundle ACL was identifiable in 47 knees (94%). The plane in which the bundles were best visualized was the ACL axial plane.…”

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“…The ACL bundles can be visualized noninvasively by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). MRI is the established imaging gold standard for ACL visualization and assessment, with the ability to depict the distinct fiber bundles described by several studies (Cohen et al 2009;Adriaensen et al, 2012;Kato et al, 2012;Ng et al, 2013;MacKay et al, 2014). MRI is therefore a useful tool for assessing in-vivo ACL anatomy.…”

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“…MRI is therefore a useful tool for assessing in-vivo ACL anatomy. Cohen et al (2009) first reported the double-bundle depiction and subsequently several studies have been reported (Adriaensen et al, 2012;Kato et al, 2012;Ng et al, 2013). MacKay et al (2014) first reported the triple-bundle depiction, but the triple bundles were identifiable in only 15 out of 73 knees (20.5%) on MRI.…”

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MRI depiction and 3D visualization of three anterior cruciate ligament bundles

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is divided into three fiber bundles (AM-M: anteromedial-medial, AM-L: anteromedial-lateral, PL: posterolateral). We attempted to depict the three bundles of the human ACL on MRI images and to obtain 3-dimensional visualization of them. Twenty-four knees of healthy volunteers (14 males, 10 females) were scanned by 3T-MRI using the fat suppression 3D coherent oscillatory state acquisition for the manipulation of imaging contrast (FS 3D-COSMIC). The scanned images were reconstructed after the isotropic voxel data, which allows the images to be reconstructed in any plane, was acquired. We conducted statistical examination on the identification rate of the three ACL bundles by 2D planes. Segmentation and 3D visualization of the fiber bundles using volume rendering were performed. The triple-bundle ACL was best depicted in the oblique axial plane. While the AM-M and AM-L bundles were clearly depicted in all cases, the PL bundle was not clearly visualized in two knees (8%). Therefore, the three ACL bundles were depicted in 22 knees (92%). The results of 3D visualization of the fiber arrangement agreed well with macroscopic findings of previous anatomical studies. 3T-MRI and the isotropic voxel data from FS 3D-COSMIC made it possible to demonstrate the identifiable depiction of three ACL bundles in nearly all cases. 3D visualization of the bundles could be a useful tool to understand the ACL fiber arrangement. Clin.

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MRI depiction and 3D visualization of three anterior cruciate ligament bundles

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“…Both contribute substantially to the anterior and rotational stability of the knee. The AM bundle is inserted more anteromedially on the tibia and originates more proximally on the femur than the PL bundle (345). The two bundles run parallel on knee extension during which the AM bundle loosens and the PL bundle tightens; and cross on knee flexion, when the AM bundle tightens and the PL bundle loosens (Fig.…”

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Postoperative Evaluation after Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: Measurements and Abnormalities on Radiographic and CT Imaging

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Reconstruction of a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a well-established procedure for repair of ACL injury. Despite improvement of surgical and rehabilitation techniques over the past decades, up to 25% of patients still fail to regain satisfactory function after an ACL reconstruction. With development of CT imaging techniques for reducing metal artifacts, multi-planar reconstruction, and three-dimensional reconstruction, early post-operative imaging is increasingly being used to provide immediate feedback to surgeons regarding tunnel positioning, fixation, and device placement. Early post-operative radiography and CT imaging are easy to perform and serve as the baseline examinations for future reference.

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