Chronic knee pain Due to the patient's body habitus, the high-definition knee MRI coil was not able to be used. An alternate coil was used, which limits image quality and evaluation.MENISCI: There is poorly-defined increased signal at the inner edge fibers of the body of the lateral meniscus, likely reflecting mild degenerative fraying. We see no findings to suggest an unstable tear. The medial meniscus is intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is focal increased signal intensity within the articular cartilage of the medial patellar facet with slight prominence of the cartilage, reflecting partial-thickness focal degeneration (blistering). The medial and lateral tibiofemoral compartments appear normal.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments are intact.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
1. Focal degeneration of the articular cartilage of the medial patellar facet.2. Mild degenerative fraying of the free edge of the body of the lateral meniscus. We see no findings to suggest an unstable tear. 