Diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging in meniscal injuries of knee joint and its role in selection of patients for arthroscopy.

Background: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is frequently advised to evaluate clinically suspected cases of meniscal injuries in our setup. The objective was to determine the diagnostic accuracy of MRI in meniscal injuries of knee joint and its effectiveness in selection of patients for arthroscopy.

Methods: A Cross-sectional comparative study was conducted at Radiology Department Military Hospital (MH) Rawalpindi in collaboration with Orthopaedic Department Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Rawalpindi from 31 Jan 2007 to 1 Aug 2007.