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.