Scan No :00003 Date :03/12/0000

Name of the Patient : Abc Xyzlmn / M / 28 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzapadia.
Examination : M.R.I. of the right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/o pain in the right knee joint with recurant dislocation.

EXAMINATION :

M.R.I. of the right knee joint was performed using the following parameters :

2 mm thick 3D SPGR sagittal images.

4 mm thick proton and GRASS sagittal images.

4 mm thick T1 Weighted and STIR coronal images.

4 mm thick GRASS axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci :

There is a linear hyperintense signal on all pulse sequences in the posterior horn of the medial miniscus of the right knee joint, reaching upto the inferior articular margin. This represent a horizontal flap tear.

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




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. There is a mild to modrate sized right knee joint effusion.

IMPRESSION :

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

2. Mild to moderate sized right knee joint effusion.