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Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Mlmn / M / 43 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzah.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.
CLINICAL PROFILE :
C/O pain in the right knee joint with swelling.
Alleged H/O fall on 00.00.0000.
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 and GRASS axial images.
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.
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Hoffas Fat Pad :
The Hoffas fat pad is normal.
Articular cartilage and bones :
Minimal marginal osteophytes are noted along the medial and superior margins of the patella.
A small right knee joint effusion is noted.
The articular cartilage overlying the patella, tibia and femur appears normal.
IMPRESSION :
1. Minimal marginal osteophytes along the medial and superior margins of the patella.
2. A small right knee joint effusion.