MRI Diagnosis of Meniscus Tears in the Knee: An Updated Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Radiology 2026

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Authors: Jie C Nguyen, Carlos Yaya-Quezada, Wondwossen T. Lerebo, Vandan Patel, Majid Chalian, Dyan V. Flores, Tetyana Gorbachova, Kimia Khalatbari Kani, Megan K. Mills, Kathryn J. Stevens, Jennifer S. Weaver, Robert D. Boutin
DOI: 10.1148/radiol.252288
Cited by: 3
References: 89

Abstract

value range, .29-.59) were found between studies using one or more versus two or more images for diagnosing tears in either meniscus. Conclusion The reported accuracy of knee MRI for meniscus tears was consistently high, regardless of individual study designs, with sensitivity higher for the medial meniscus and specificity higher for the lateral meniscus. © RSNA, 2026

Fields of Study & Subjects

Knee injuries and reconstruction techniques Total Knee Arthroplasty Outcomes Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms

Publication details

Journal / source
Radiology
Publisher
Radiological Society of North America (RSNA)
Volume
319
Issue
1
Pages
e252288–e252288
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN