Time-dependent diagnostic value of pericruciate fat pad edema in arthroscopically confirmed anterior cruciate ligament rupture: A comparative MRI study.
BACKGROUND To evaluate temporal changes in pericruciate fat pad (PFP) edema as a secondary MRI sign of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture and to determine the diagnostic performance of secondary MRI findings in patients undergoing ACL reconstruction. METHODS This retrospective study included 188 patients who un...