Extensor mechanism disruption MENISCI: Increased globular signal is noted within the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus reflecting mild intrasubstance degeneration however there is no evidence of lateral or medial meniscal tear.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is mild superficial fraying of the articular cartilage of the patella and mild focal degenerative signal heterogeneity of the articular cartilage of the femoral trochlea centrally but there is no focal fluid-filled cartilage defect within the patellofemoral, lateral, or medial compartments.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments are intact. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: There is a full-thickness disruption of the patellar tendon proximally with resulting patella alta. The patellar tendon itself demonstrates increased signal intensity and thickening likely reflecting a combination of retraction, edema, and underlying tendinosis. A small ossicle is noted below the inferior pole of the patella which is suspected to be chronic in nature. Otherwise the marrow signal of the patella is normal. There is slight thickening of the distal most portion of the quadriceps tendon which is likely secondary to retraction. Otherwise the distal quadriceps tendon is intact.ADDITIONAL
Patellar tendon disruption with additional findings further detailed above. 