ke/sb/nl/nl
Date : 00.00.00

Name of the Patient : Abc XyzBlmn / F / 31 yrs.
Referred by : Dr. Abc Xyzshi.
Examination : M.R.I. of the Right Knee Joint.

CLINICAL PROFILE :

H/O fall in 0000 with pain in the right knee joint, locking on climbing down stairs, click and knee giving way since then.
H/O fall 1 week back, since then pain has increased.

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 Fast Scan (T2 *) axial images.

OBSERVATION :

Menisci

There is a linear hyperintense signal on all the pulse sequences in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching upto the articular surface and this would represent Grade II meniscal signal.

The anterior and posterior horns of the lateral menisci 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.

Minimal effusion is noted in the right knee joint.

IMPRESSION :

1. Grade II meniscal signal (meniscal degeneration) in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus of the right knee joint.

2. Minimal effusion in the right knee joint.