Comparison Between MR Arthrography ,ct Arthrography and Conventional MR in Osteoachondral Lesions of Knee Osteo Arthritis

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Trial end date: 2025-03-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the diagnostic efficacy of conventional MRI, MR arthrography and MDCT arthrography in the detection and grading of chondral lesions of the osteoarthritic knee with arthroscopic correlation

• Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Assiut University

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• In this study 50 patients confirmed by X-ray to have early or advanced osteoarthritic changes which referred from the orthopedic clinic will be included

Exclusion Criteria:

• The exclusion criteria include fractures, septic knee, previous knee arthroscopy or open surgery. All metallic (non titanium) body implants that may include cardiac pacemakers, brain aneurysm clips, cochlear implants, vascular stents are considered an absolute contraindication to the performance of the procedure. Pregnancy (especially early pregnancy) is an absolute contraindication to the performance of MDCT (radiation exposure). Young patients below 18 years old..