Reason: evaluate for chondromalacia Patella History: anterior knee pain MENISCI: The medial meniscus appears intact. The lateral meniscus appears intact. ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is partial-thickness articular cartilage degeneration along the weightbearing surface of the medial femoral condyle above the posterior horn of the meniscus as well as posteriorly. There is relative sparing of the lateral tibiofemoral compartment. There is a focal near full-thickness articular cartilage cleft along the medial facet of the patella with delamination. There is focal partial-thickness articular cartilage degeneration along the lateral facet of the patella. There is increased bone marrow signal abnormality within the posterior aspect of the medial tibial plateau which may be degenerative in etiology although this could represent a bone contusion in the correct clinical context. There is no convincing cortical disruption to suggest a fracture.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments appear intact EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The extensor mechanism appears intact.ADDITIONAL
1. Osteoarthritis of the left knee as well as a full-thickness articular cartilage cleft and delamination along the medial facet of the patella. 2. Bone marrow signal abnormality within the posterior aspect of the medial tibial plateau may be degenerative in etiology, although this could represent a direct bone contusion, particularly if there is a history of trauma. Other findings as described above.