Pain, previous history of microfracture. Assess for "LFC" chondral injury MENISCI: No significant abnormality noted. Both menisci are well visualized and intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: Moderate signal focal irregularity is observed in the trochlea with moderately deep grade 3 clefts ulceration with underlying focal marrow changes. Minimal chondromalacia (grade 1) is observed underlying the patella.In addition a larger (5 mm) yet similar in depth focal ulceration is observed along the posterior aspect of the lateral femoral condyle (image 22 series 10). Similar underlying minimal immediate marrow changes and edema.Unremarkable 2 small bone islands are observed in the same condyle more proximally.LIGAMENTS: No significant abnormality noted. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Grade 3 chondral injury observed in the trochlea and lateral femoral condyle, as described.