52 year-old female with left knee pain, possible meniscal tear MENISCI: Globular signal abnormality within the posterior horn and body of the medial meniscus without extension to the articular surface suggests intrasubstance degeneration. In addition, there is increased signal intensity within the posterior horn of the medial meniscus involving the inner fibers indicating a partial thickness radial tear. The lateral meniscus is intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: The bone marrow signal is within normal limits. The articular cartilage of the medial joint compartment appears subjectively thinned relative to the lateral joint compartment, particularly along the weight-bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle. There is mild heterogeneity of the articular cartilage of the lateral tibial plateau and patellofemoral joint, suggesting mild degeneration which is not unexpected given the patient's age. LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments are intact.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The quadriceps and patella tendons are intact.ADDITIONAL
1. Partial thickness radial tear of the posterior horn of medial meniscus.2. Mild degeneration of the articular cartilage. 