Intrameniscal signal alterations strongly predict destabilizing meniscal tears and accelerated knee osteoarthritis: data from the osteoarthritis initiative

Purpose: It is unknown whether early changes in the menisci (e.g., intrameniscal signal alterations) have long-term consequences. We conducted a study to assess the prognostic potential of intrameniscal signal alterations in relation to incident destabilizing meniscal tears (radial or complex tears or macerated menisci) or accelerated knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: We used existing magnetic resonance (MR)-based data from a sex-matched...