Abstract
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is a frequently encountered injury among
athletes, often requiring surgical intervention to restore knee stability. Magnetic
resonance imaging (MRI) after ACL reconstruction is common, especially in the evaluation
of clinical complications leading to knee instability, decreased range of motion,
or pain. This article provides a detailed overview of normal and abnormal postoperative
findings including a practical step-by-step guide for MRI assessment. MRI findings
must be correlated with surgical technique, time interval from surgery to imaging,
and clinical examination.
Keywords
anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction - postoperative magnetic resonance imaging
- complications - step-by-step guide
