sb/ke/nl/rg.
Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Mary lmn / F / 39 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzngsarkar.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain and swelling since 1 month.

EXAMINATION :

M.R.I of the right knee joint was performed using the following parameters :

4 mm thick T1 Weighted, proton and GRASS sagittal images.

4 mm thick T1 Weighted and T2 Weighted coronal images.

4 mm thick T1 Weighted axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci

There is a linear, hyperintense signal on all the pulse sequences in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the right knee joint, extending upto the inferior articular margin. This represents a horizontal flap tear.

The anterior and posterior horns of the lateral meniscus and anterior horn of the medial meniscus reveal normal configuration and signal characteristics.

Cruciate Ligaments :

The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments show normal contour and signal characteristics.
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Collateral Ligaments and the Patellar Tendon :

The medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the patellar tendon are normal.

Hoffas Fat Pad :

The Hoffas fat pad is normal.

Articular cartilage and bones :

The articular cartilage overlying the patella, tibia and femur appears normal.

There is a small, right knee joint effusion.

Varicosities are noted in the subcutaneous fat along the right knee joint, antero-laterally.

The patella is seen to be subluxated, laterally, with the knee joint in the extended position.

IMPRESSION :

1. A horizontal flap tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the right knee joint.

2. Small right knee joint effusion.

3. Laterally subluxated patella with the knee joint in the extended position.