Torn anterior horn lateral meniscus (MR):

Remember the shape of normal anterior cruciate ligament.

Proton density sagital knee joint imaging at the level of lateral meniscus / revealed that the anterior horn becomes too small if compared to the posterior one.

PROTOCOL:  
T2W – Sagittal & Coronal Scans
       T2FFE & PDW – Sagittal Scans
       STIR – Coronal Scans
   
FINDINGS:

-Torn anterior horn lateral meniscus.
-Moderate joint effusion.
-Mild osteoarthritis.

-Bones of the knee joint show normal alignment, outlines and marrow signal intensities.
-Medial meniscus shows normal hypointense signal.
-Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are normal in course, bulk and signal intensity.
-Medial and lateral collateral ligaments are well visualized and show normal signal intensity.
-Patellar and Quadriceps tendons are normal in appearance and signal intensities.

OPINION:

• Torn anterior horn lateral meniscus.
• Moderate joint effusion.
• Mild osteoarthritis.


Reported By : DR.MOHAMMED MOHYELDIN
 Consultant-Radiologist
Report Status : Validated / Validated By :  Dr.Mohammed Mohyeldin