Reason: investigate meniscal injury vs. MCL, medial tenderness? History: same MENISCI: The medial and lateral meniscus appear intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is full-thickness articular cartilage degeneration along the weightbearing surface of the lateral femoral condyle, anteriorly, with areas devoid of articular cartilage. There is partial-thickness articular cartilage degeneration along the weightbearing surface of the medial femoral condyle above the body of the meniscus. There is full-thickness articular cartilage degeneration along the median eminence of the patella and medial facet with a focal area devoid of articular cartilage. There is associated subchondral signal abnormality which is likely degenerative in etiology. There are tiny tricompartmental osteophytes.LIGAMENTS: There is increased signal abnormality within the anterior fibers of the superficial band of the MCL and the meniscofemoral component of the deep fibers of the MCL, indicating a sprain. Fibers can be trace from their origin to their insertion. The LCL appears intact. The ACL and PCL appear intact.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The extensor mechanism appears intact.ADDITIONAL
1. Findings indicating a sprain/partial tear of the MCL.2. Osteoarthritis of the knee including tricompartmental articular cartilage degeneration.3. Multiple loose bodies within the joint.