Name of the Patient : Abc Xyz Gheelmn / F / 43 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyznna.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

C/O pain and swelling in the right knee joint with click.
H/O twisting of the RLE prior to this.

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.

5 mm thick T1 Weighted and GRASS axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci :

There is a curvilinear hyperintense signal in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus reaching upto the inferior articular surface which would represent a meniscal tear (horizontal tear).

The anterior horns of the lateral and medial menisci and posterior horn of the lateral 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 are normal.

There is slight buckling of the patellar tendon.

Hoffas Fat Pad :

The Hoffas fat pad is normal.

Articular cartilage and bones :

The articular cartilage overlying the patella, tibia and femur appears normal.

Fluid is noted in the suprapatellar bursa and in the right knee joint.

IMPRESSION :

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

2. Slight buckling of the patellar tendon.

3. Fluid in the suprapatellar bursa and in the right knee joint.