Female, 28 years old. Left knee pain. Evaluate for patellar tendonitis. MENISCI: The medial and lateral menisci are intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: There is increased signal within the articular cartilage of the lateral facet of the patella indicating patellar cartilage edema and softening. There is no full-thickness tear or fissuring of the cartilage. The medial and lateral articular cartilage of the femur are intact. There is no bone marrow edema.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments are intact. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The trochlea is shallow indicating trochlear dysplasia. The lateral trochlear inclination is abnormal. The tibial tuberosity to the trochlear groove distance is within normal limits measuring 1.5 cm. The patellar and quadriceps tendons are normal.ADDITIONAL
Findings compatible with trochlear dysplasia.