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ReviewSkeletal radiology2026

Standardized MRI nomenclature for knee meniscal lesions: SSR consensus panel report.

Jie C Nguyen, Tetyana Gorbachova, Dyan V Flores, Bethany U Casagranda, Majid Chalian, Kimia K Kani, Megan K Mills, Ogonna Kenechi Nwawka, Kevin G Shea, Kurt P Spindler and 4 more

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors.

Jie C NguyenDepartment of Radiology, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Tetyana GorbachovaDepartment of Radiology, Jefferson Einstein Hospital, Jefferson Health, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Dyan V FloresDepartment of Radiology, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Canada.
Bethany U CasagrandaDepartment of Radiology, Allegheny Health Network, Pittsburgh, PA, USA.
Majid ChalianDepartment of Radiology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Kimia K KaniDepartment of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Megan K MillsDepartment of Radiology, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
Ogonna Kenechi NwawkaDepartment of Radiology and Imaging, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.
Kevin G SheaDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
Kurt P SpindlerDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Kathryn J StevensDepartment of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA.
Jennifer S WeaverDepartment of Radiology, University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA.
Adam C ZogaDepartment of Radiology, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Jefferson, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Robert D BoutinDepartment of Radiology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA. boutin@stanford.edu.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7887-9658

Funding

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess nomenclature variability and develop recommendations on standardized MRI reporting of meniscal findings.

methodsThe Society of Skeletal Radiology identified standardized MRI reporting of knee menisci as an important topic for study and invited all members to serve on a panel to provide consensus recommendations. The Society empaneled 12 musculoskeletal radiologists and 2 orthopaedic surgeons. The panel reviewed published literature (PubMed, Scopus, and Embase) using predetermined criteria for inclusion (peer-reviewed, English-language, human studies) and exclusion (case reports, conference abstracts, book chapters, expert opinions, and commentaries). Literature analysis focused on nomenclature relevant to MRI reporting in two general domains: (I) meniscal anatomy and anatomic variants and (II) meniscal tears and associated findings.

resultsSubstantial nomenclature variability was identified across both domains. For anatomy and variants, inconsistencies involved root zone definitions, vascular zone descriptors, perimeniscal stabilizer terminology (including eponyms), and diagnostic criteria for the discoid meniscus. For tears and associated findings, variability involved numerical grading systems, the terms "complete" and "incomplete," extrusion measurement methodology, and interpretive labels (e.g., "traumatic," "degenerative," "repairable," "stable"). Ten consensus recommendations for standardized MRI reporting were developed.

conclusionDescriptive anatomic language-specifying what is seen and where-can be more reproducible and clinically actionable than reporting variable numerical grades and evolving classifications. Adoption of our ten pragmatic recommendations has the potential to reduce miscommunication, improve inter-institutional consistency, and support clinical research.

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Magnetic Resonance ImagingMenisci, TibialTerminology as TopicTibial Meniscus InjuriesHumansSocieties, MedicalConsensusKneeMeniscusMRINomenclature

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PMID42283751
PMCPMC13424353

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