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Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Golelmn / M / 34 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzshi.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain in both knees with click since 3 months and limp since 8 days.

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 linear, intermediate signal intensity lesion on the T1 Weighted images in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the right knee joint, extending upto the inferior articular margin. This most likely represents a horizontal flap tear.

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

Cruciate Ligaments :

There is slight buckling of the posterior cruciate ligament. However, it shows normal signal characteristics.

The anterior 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.
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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.

IMPRESSION :

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

2. A small right knee joint effusion.