Reason: possible meniscus/ligamentous injury MENISCI: There is mild intermediate signal in the medial meniscus, consistent with intrasubstance degeneration without discrete tear. The lateral meniscus is intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: The articular cartilage is intact. There is no abnormal bone marrow signal intensity.LIGAMENTS: The ACL, PCL, LCL, and MCL are intact. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The quadriceps and patellar tendons are intact.ADDITIONAL
Mild muscle edema involving the popliteus tendon which may represent an underlying sprain without discrete tear.