Swelling, pain along the medial aspect for one month. Evaluate for injury. MENISCI: The medial and lateral menisci are intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is focal slight prominence and increased signal intensity of the articular cartilage of the medial facet of the patella which may represent a small "blister" (early degeneration), but this is equivocal. Otherwise, the articular cartilage is normal.LIGAMENTS: The collateral and cruciate ligaments are intact. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Mild focal slight prominence and increased signal intensity of the articular cartilage of the patella may represent early degeneration, but this is equivocal. 