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ArticleArthroscopy techniques2024

Ultrasound With Stress for Assessing Injuries to the Medial and Lateral Collateral Ligaments of the Knee.

José Leonardo Rocha de Faria, Bernardo Crespo, Matheus Weihermann Guesser, João Henrique da Silva Araújo, Pedro Ênio Feitosa Bezerra, Zartur José Barcelos Menegassi, Sergio Augusto Lopes de Souza, Hélcio Mendonça Pereira, Alan de Paula Mozella, Robert F LaPrade and 1 more

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José Leonardo Rocha de FariaNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Bernardo CrespoNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Matheus Weihermann GuesserNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
João Henrique da Silva AraújoNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Pedro Ênio Feitosa BezerraNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Zartur José Barcelos MenegassiDepartment of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Sergio Augusto Lopes de SouzaDepartment of Radiology, School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.
Hélcio Mendonça PereiraNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Alan de Paula MozellaNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.
Robert F LaPradeTwin Cities Orthopaedics, Edina, Minnesota, U.S.A.
João Antônio Matheus GuimarãesNational Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Brazil.

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Abstract

Physical examination of knee ligament injuries often is considered subjective and imprecise as the result of various factors affecting its reliability. Magnetic resonance imaging is widely used but lacks information on ligament function and is costly. Stress radiography is commonly employed, but alternatives are sought because of radiation exposure and the need for a physician's presence during the procedure. Ultrasonography represents a noninvasive, rapid, and cost-effective method for assessing knee injuries. This Technical Note presents stress ultrasonography protocols for evaluating medial and lateral tibiofemoral openings in patients with posteromedial corner and/or posterolateral corner injuries. The ultrasonography examination parameters are detailed for both the medial collateral ligament and lateral collateral ligament evaluation. Studies have associated certain degrees of tibiofemoral opening with knee ligament injuries, aiding surgeons in surgical decision-making. Examination with stress ultrasonography offers a dynamic and reproducible method without adverse effects for patients, potentially expediting the diagnosis and treatment of multiligament knee injuries.

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