19-year-old female patient with right knee pain, locking, clicking, and impaired flexion. Evaluate for meniscal tear. MENISCI: There is a small vertical tear of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus (image 26, series 601). The medial meniscus is intact.ARTICULAR CARTILAGE AND BONE: The articular cartilage of all three compartments is intact. Bone marrow signals within normal limits.LIGAMENTS: The collateral and cruciate ligaments are intact. EXTENSOR MECHANISM: No significant abnormality noted.ADDITIONAL
Small vertical tear of the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus.