53-year-old female with knee pain Due to the patient's body habitus a high-definition knee coil could not be used. Use of the alternative coil results in slightly suboptimal image qualityMENISCI: There is minimal intrasubstance signal likely representing degeneration of the menisci without discrete tear.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is thinning of the articular cartilage along the lateral patellar facet with focal near full-thickness degeneration inferiorly and associated degenerative subchondral bony changes. Mild degeneration of the articular cartilage of the trochlea. Mild subjective thinning of the medial tibiofemoral compartment without discrete defect.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments are intact.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The quadriceps and patella tendons are intact.ADDITIONAL
Articular cartilage degeneration as described above, particularly affecting the lateral patellar facet. No meniscal tear.