13-year-old male with pain after fall, laxity anteriorly. Evaluate for ACL tear. MENISCI: The medial and lateral meniscus are normal.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: Bone marrow signal intensity is normal. Articular cartilage is intact with no areas of thinning or defects.LIGAMENTS: The cruciate and collateral ligaments of the knee are normal. Specifically the anterior cruciate ligament demonstrates normal signal intensity and is intact throughout its course.EXTENSOR MECHANISM: The extensor mechanism is intact.ADDITIONAL
Small joint effusion with no other abnormalities evident. Specifically no evidence of anterior cruciate ligament tear as clinically questioned.