Pain along anterior aspect. Check for chondral injury versus meniscal tear MENISCI: Globular signal is observed in the body of the medial meniscus extending into the posterior horn extending up to the inferior articular surface. No definite discrete linear component is identified. Associated fraying of the inner edge and apical aspect are also observed. The lateral meniscus is significant for a similar globular signal in the posterior body again without a linear distinct component (image 9 series 6 and image 18 series 4); partial radial-like tear cannot entirely be excluded. The body and anterior aspects of the lateral meniscus are otherwise unremarkable. Both menisci are properly anchored posteriorly.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: Diffuse moderate to severe thinning of the cartilage bilaterally is observed in all 3 compartments and most pronounced in the patellofemoral. Specifically the lateral patellar facet is nearly completely lost. Underlying moderate degenerative changes are also observed with subchondral cysts and osteophytes throughout the joint. Contusion is observed along the medial tibial plateauLIGAMENTS: Mild MCL sprain with otherwise continuous intact fibers. The LCL, ACL and PCL all otherwise intact EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Bone contusion without discrete evidence of a fracture in the medial tibial plateau, meniscal degenerative changes and cartilaginous destruction with moderate to marked degenerative osteoarthritic changes are observed. See details provided above