36-year-old female with medial right knee pain. MENISCI: The menisci are normal.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is mild heterogeneity of the articular cartilage of the patella centrally suggesting early degeneration with superficial fraying of the cartilage along the medial facet of the patella. The remainder of the articular cartilage appears normal.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and lateral ligaments are intact.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The extensor mechanism is intact.ADDITIONAL
Mild degeneration of the articular cartilage of the patella, but no meniscal tear or other findings to account for the patient's pain.