ke/bv/nl
Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzakant Sarvlmn / M / 55 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzaubal.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain in the right knee joint with difficulty in climbing stairs since 6 months.

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.

5 mm thick GRASS axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci

There is a curvilinear hyperintense signal in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching upto the inferior articular surface and represents a Grade II meniscal signal (Meniscal degeneration).

The anterior and posterior horns of the lateral meniscus show linear hyperintense signal on all the pulse sequences not reaching upto the articular surface and would represent Grade I meniscal signal (Meniscal degeneration).

The anterior horn of the medial meniscus reveal normal configuration and signal characteristics.
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Cruciate Ligaments :

Intermediate signal is seen along the course of the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee joint on the T1 Weighted images and is seen to be hyperintense on the T2 Weighted and GRASS images, suggestive of fluid. The anterior cruciate ligament is however well identified.

The posterior cruciate ligament shows 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.

Effusion is seen within the right knee joint.

IMPRESSION :

1. Grade II meniscal signal (meniscal degeneration) in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching upto the inferior articular surface of the right knee joint.

2. Grade I meniscal signal (meniscal degeneration) in the anterior and posterior horns of the lateral meniscus of the right knee joint.

3. Effusion within the right knee joint.