Synthesis

Abstract

Selecting a series of diagnostic exams for the pre- and postoperative evaluation of the status of the knee or any particular joint structure, like the meniscus, represents a crucial issue in the diagnosis and treatment of knee-related diseases. On the other hand, as the indication for surgeries and the evaluation of the outcome of a particular invasive or noninvasive procedure do not depend only on the imaging but also on the clinical status of the patient, it is similarly critical the identification of clinical instruments that accurately measure the degree of disability. This would allow for the performance of truthful comparisons between the different treatments and would be also fundamental for the planning of future treatments.