[Magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopy in meniscal and ligamentous injuries of the knee].

A series of 37 patients after knee injury underwent magnetic resonance imaging, in 21 cases subsequent arthroscopy has been performed. All patients had previous clinical diagnosis of meniscal and/or anterior cruciate injury. The changes within the menisci and anterior cruciate ligament have been confirmed by MRI in 76 per cent and 81 per cent respectively. In conclusion magnetic resonance imaging and arthroscopy are complementary methods in the knee joint diagnostics.