ARTHROGRAPHY OF THE KNEE BY DOUBLE CONTRAST METHOD

Abstract

Double contrast arthrography using a horizontal roentgen-ray beam was performed on 326 patients with only 1 minor and transient complication.^* The procedure, which is described in detail, is simple [See table in the pdf file] and does not interfere with the patient's activities. The normal and the abnormal meniscus is described and illustrated. With regard to lesions of the menisci, the roentgenographic diagnosis was confirmed in 91 per cent of the 113 patients explored who had not had previous meniscectomy. Arthrography in the postoperative knee did not provide reliable information as to the adequacy of previous meniscectomy. Tear of the meniscus is a very common lesion. While the accuracy of clinical diagnosis is relatively high, the physical findings are atypical in a significant number of patients. In this group, arthrography is of particular value and should be more widely employed.