MRI Evaluation of Acute Knee Injury in Road Traffic Accidents Involving Motorcycles

Dr. Sujay Bani

Abstract: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of diagnostic MRI in assessing post - traumatic knee joint injuries resulting from motorcycle road traffic accidents and to identify common injury patterns involving knee structures. Conducted as a retrospective analysis at a medical college, the research included 68 patients who underwent MRI within one month of their accident. Standard MRI protocols were followed, utilizing sequences such as sagittal PD FS, coronal T1 TSE, and STIR. The findings revealed that the anterior cruciate ligament and medial meniscus were the most frequently injured structures, with joint effusion being less common than bone marrow contusions. Fractures were the least observed injury. The study highlights MRI as a reliable, non - invasive diagnostic tool for knee trauma in motorcycle accidents, particularly in the South Indian population, and provides valuable insights for radiologists in trauma settings.

Keywords: knee injuries, MRI, motorcycle accidents, trauma imaging, anterior cruciate ligament