hs/bv/rg.
Name of the Patient : Abc XyzRalmn / M / 27 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzesai / Dr. Abc Xyzi.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O pain in the right knee joint.
H/O stretching of the right knee while playing tennis.
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 STIR coronal images.
4 mm thick T1 Weighted axial images.
3D GRASS images in the sagittal plane.
OBSERVATION :
Menisci :
The anterior and posterior horns of the lateral and medial menisci 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 :
There is a small effusion in the right knee joint.
The articular cartilage overlying the patella, tibia and femur appears normal.
IMPRESSION :
The MRI features are suggestive of a small effusion in the right knee joint.