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sb/bv/nl/nl
Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzer Lulmn / F / 20 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzmant.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Left Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain in the left knee joint with swelling, locking and clicking since 00.00.00.
H/O trauma while dancing.
H/O similar complaints 3 years back. Recovered.

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 STIR coronal images.

4 mm thick Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci

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

Cruciate Ligaments :

The posterior cruciate ligament shows normal contour and signal characteristics. Ligament of Wisberg is visualized.

The anterior cruciate ligament is ill-defined, at its femoral attachment and its fibres appear slightly attenuated. This may suggest a chronic partial tear.




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 left knee joint effusion.

IMPRESSION :

1. Ill-defined anterior cruciate ligament at its femoral attachment with slightly attenuated fibres may suggest a chronic partial tear.

2. Small left knee joint effusion.