DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING FOR DETECTION OF MEDIAL MENISCAL TEARS TAKING ARTHROSCOPY AS GOLD STANDARD

Background: The purpose of the study is to analyze and compare the results of MRI diagnostic accuracy with the arthroscopy taking as a gold standard in meniscal injuries. Methodology: The patients with knee injuries who were referred to Radiology Department of Lahore General Hospital for MRI after clinical examinations were included in the study with their consent. Sample size was taken 200 and those patients after MRI scan were referred for arthroscopy. Results: The sensitivity, specificity and diagnostic accuracy of MRI was calculated after the results of arthroscopy which was set as a gold standard which was 67%, 87% and 85% respectively. RI is a good screening option to avoid arthroscopy in knee injury patients. Conclusion: To assess the meniscal and ligamentous injuries the MRI is an excellent noninvasive option. It can be used for the screening of patients for arthroscopy which was set as a gold standard in meniscal tears and knee injury. Keywords: Arthroscopy, Meniscal tears, MRI, ACL, knee injury, PC