Evaluation Of Shoulder Girdle Knee Ligament Injuries by MRI

Abstract

This study assessed the role of magnetic resonance imaging in evaluation of ligament injuries of shoulders and knees , with apply of best protocol and technique used to assess ligament injuries and to classify the most common ligament injuries . It was conducted at radiology department in MRI unit of Modern Medical Center_ Khartoum. In the period from October 2011 up to January 2012. It included Random samples of 50 patients, which divided in two groups group one consist 30 patients referred for shoulder MRI their age ranged from16-74years And group two consist 20 patients referred for knee MRI their age ranged from6-77years with injuries in ligaments . The most affected age group in group one ranged from 21-40 years old represent 46.6%, With high percentage in male than female(53.3%/ 46.7%) respectivly . The most affected site supraspinatius tendon represented 63.6%. The most affected age group two ranged from 46-65 years old represent35 % With high percentage in male than female(60%/e 40%) respectivly.and most affected site Medial meniscus cartilage represented 54.5%. These result was established by account the number of MRI apperance and findings. It can be said that the magnetic resonance imaging is the best modalitiy choice In diagnosis of ligaments injuries for it is high ability in detect the change in signal intensity.