12-year-old male with knee pain for months with swelling and tenderness along the tibial tubercle. Evaluate for patellar tendon tear versus tibial tubercle. MENISCI: The medial and lateral menisci are normal without evidence for tear.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is mild increased T2 signal in the tibial tubercle and epiphysis anteriorly. Additionally, there is a small osseous contusion involving the medial femoral condyle.LIGAMENTS: The anterior cruciate, posterior cruciate, medial collateral, and lateral collateral ligaments are normal. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The patellar and quadriceps tendon are intact.ADDITIONAL
1.Findings compatible with tibial tubercle apophysitis. 2.Medial femoral condyle contusion. 