MRI EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT KNEE WITHOUT CONTRAST

MRI EXAMINATION OF THE RIGHT KNEE WITHOUT CONTRAST

FINDINGS:               Axial, sagittal, and coronal images were obtained on the 1.5 Tesla GE MRI.  The patella appears in good position and the posterior cartilage shows no gross abnormality.  There is no significant Baker’s cyst, but there are some prominent veins noted in the posterior aspect, which may represent varicose veins and would recommend clinical correlation or further evaluation as needed.  There is no fracture, dislocation, or contusion to the bony structures.  The anterior and posterior cruciate ligament, medial and lateral collateral ligament, and quadriceps patellar tendon appear intact.  There are changes consistent with a subtle tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus and anterior horn of the lateral meniscus.  The age of these changes is indeterminate and would recommend clinical correlation or further evaluation as clinically necessary.

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