Knee pain The examination is limited by motion artifact.MENISCI: Within the limits of the exam, there is no discrete meniscal tear identified.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is mild articular cartilage thinning throughout the knee which is most evident at the patellofemoral compartment and posterolateral tibial plateau. Focal partial-thickness defects of the articular cartilage are noted within the medial patellar facet and there is associated degenerative marrow signal within the patella as well as the lateral tibial plateau. Overall this appears similar to the prior exam.LIGAMENTS: No significant abnormality noted. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
1. Although limited by motion artifact, there is no discrete meniscal tear identified.2. Redemonstration of tricompartmental articular cartilage thinning which is most evident at the posterior portion of the lateral compartment and the patellofemoral compartment. Overall this appears similar to the prior exam.