Check for meniscal tear, pain MENISCI: The medial meniscus is intact with only minimal fraying along the inner edge. The lateral meniscus however demonstrates pronounced globular signal throughout the body extending into the posterior horn. There is a somewhat horizontal linear component extending towards the inferior articular surface as it extends posteriorly.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: Moderate osteoarthritic changes with findings similar to previous plain film imaging. A lateral compartment contusion involving both the condyles and tibial plateau. Associated marked thinning of the underlying cartilage with relative sparing of the medial compartment, again most pronounced in the lateral and patellofemoral compartments. Mild patella alta deformityLIGAMENTS: No significant abnormality noted. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Lateral meniscal tear and retinacular abnormality, please correlate to physical exam findings and history.