Male 63 years old Reason: fall History: swelling There is a large joint effusion as well as moderate osteoarthritis. There is a curvilinear focus of increased density within the weight-bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle which may be degenerative but could conceivably represent a nondisplaced subchondral fracture in the correct clinical context. If further imaging evaluation is clinically warranted, MRI may be considered.
1. Large joint effusion. 2. Curvilinear focus of increased density within the weight-bearing portion of the medial femoral condyle is nonspecific but could conceivably represent a nondisplaced subchondral fracture in the correct clinical context. If further imaging evaluation is clinically warranted, MRI may be considered.