Injury to the Meniscofemoral Portion of the Deep MCL Is Associated with Medial Femoral Condyle Bone Marrow Edema in ACL Ruptures
Moran J, Katz LD, Schneble CA, Li D, Kahan JB, Wang A, Porrino J, Jokl P, Hewett TE, Medvecky MJ. Injury to the Meniscofemoral Portion of the Deep MCL Is Associated with Medial Femoral Condyle Bone Marrow Edema in ACL Ruptures. JBJS Open Access 2021, 6: e21.00069. PMID: 34841192, PMCID: PMC8613370, DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.oa.21.00069.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMedial meniscal tearsBone marrow edemaDeep medial collateral ligamentMedial collateral ligamentAcute anterior cruciate ligamentACL ruptureMarrow edemaMCL injuryPosterior hornMedial meniscusPreoperative magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scansBoard-certified musculoskeletal radiologistsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scansSuperficial medial collateral ligamentSuspicion of injuryACL graft failureACL reconstruction surgeryAnterior cruciate ligamentResonance imaging scansPotential risk factorsChi-square testingMeniscofemoral portionGraft failureInsertion sitePhysical examination