Are contrast-enhanced and non-contrast MRI findings reflecting synovial inflammation in knee osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of observational studies

ObjectiveTo determine the correlation between knee synovitis assessed on contrast-enhanced (CE) and non-contrast enhanced (NCE) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with histology in patients with knee osteoarthritis.MethodsA comprehensive literature search was performed, and related articles published through July 2018 were extracted. Spearman correlation coefficients of MRI-based scores with histology reports were pooled using random effects...