18-year-old male patient with history of partial lateral meniscectomy in the past presents with lateral knee pain. MENISCI: There is attenuation of the body and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus as well as blunting and complex tearing of the free edge, likely representing a re-tear. The medial meniscus is intact without discrete tearing.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: Tiny osteophytes are noted in the lateral compartment. There are no fluid-filled cartilage defects.LIGAMENTS: The anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament complex, and patellar retinacula are intact. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The extensor mechanism is intact.ADDITIONAL
1.Findings compatible with a re-tear of the free edge of the body and posterior horn of the lateral meniscus.2.Moderate joint effusion.