sb/ke
Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc XyzThlmn / M / 30 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzdy.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Left Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain in both the knee joints, right more than left since 4 months.
H/O fall 3-4 months back.

EXAMINATION :

M.R.I of the left 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 and GRASS 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 left knee joint, reaching upto the inferior articular margin. This represents a horizontal flap tear.

The anterior and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus and the anterior horn of the medial meniscus show Grade II meniscal signal (Meniscal degeneration).








Cruciate Ligaments :

The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments show normal contour and signal characteristics.

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.

Minimal fluid is noted in the patello-femoral joint.

IMPRESSION :

1. Horizontal flap tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the left knee joint.

2. Minimal fluid in the patello-femoral joint.