| Partial torn ACL | Complete ACL rupture |
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Arthroscopy | 8/29 | 20/29 |
MRI 0° vs. arthroscopy | 4/8 (50%) | 17/20 (83%) |
MRI 30° vs. arthroscopy | 5/8 (63%) | 17/20 (83%) |
MRI 55° vs. arthroscopy | 5/8 (63%) | 19/20 (93%) |
- Diagnosis of these injuries by MRI was compared by arthroscopy. The number of correctly diagnosed ACL injuries and the percentage of sensitivity are presented. In one patient an ACL tear was diagnosed on MRI but couldnt be confirmed at arthroscopy. Because in only patients with suspected ACL tears seen on MR imaging, arthroscopies were performed, in this table the specificity of arthroscopically proven intact ACL can not be given.
- Abbreviations:
- ACL = Anterior Cruciate Ligament.
- Vs. = versus.