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  • Title: Distribution of joint effusion in patients with traumatic knee joint disorders: MRI assessment.
    Author: Kaneko K, De Mouy EH, Robinson AE.
    Journal: Clin Imaging; 1993; 17(3):176-8. PubMed ID: 8364787.
    Abstract:
    One hundred forty-five knee magnetic resonance imaging examinations with joint effusions were reviewed to clarify the usual distribution of joint fluids in patients with traumatic knee joint disorders. Almost all knees (99%) had effusions in the central portion, and most knees (76%) had effusions in the suprapatellar pouch. Effusions were rarely found in the posterior femoral recess (9%) or subpopliteal recess (2%). However, this difference was considered to be only a reflection of anatomic communications. Effusions were occasionally found around posterior cruciate ligaments (36%), but were less frequently seen around anterior cruciate ligaments (18%).
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