Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzn Bhanuslmn / F / 50 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzndhi.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain in the right knee joint with difficulty in bending the RLE since 1 1/2 months.
H/O fall 2 months back.

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 reaching upto the inferior articular surface of the right knee joint and represents a Grade III meniscal signal (meniscal tear).

Linear hyperintense signal are noted in the anterior horn of the medial meniscus and anterior and posterior horns of the lateral meniscus not reaching upto the articular surface and represents Grade II meniscal signal (meniscal degeneration).






Cruciate Ligaments :

Slight buckling of the anterior cruciate ligament is noted.

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 :

Degenerative changes are noted in the form of osteophytic lippings around the right knee joint.

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

IMPRESSION :

1. Grade III meniscal signal (meniscal tear) in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus.

2. Grade II meniscal signal (meniscal degeneration) in the anterior horn of the medial meniscus and anterior and posterior horns of the lateral meniscus.

3. Slight buckling of the anterior cruciate ligament suggestive of a strain/partial tear.

4. Osteophytic lippings around the right knee joint.