17-year-old male with left knee pain and swelling s/p ACL recon and lateral meniscal repair by Dr. Leland. MENISCI: There is a complex tear which includes a vertical component of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. Although this may be due to postsurgical changes, it more likely represents a re-tear of the lateral meniscus. The medial meniscus is intact with no evidence of tear.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: Intact with no abnormal signal noted. LIGAMENTS: There has been interval reconstruction of the ACL with the ACL graft intact and in anatomic alignment. The other ligaments are intact with no abnormal signal or tear evident.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Complex tear with a vertical component of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus may be due to postsurgical changes however it more likely represents a tear of the lateral meniscus. Joint effusion about the knee.