Kindly explain MRI taken for soreness of anterior knee.

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Let me explain the report findings (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) in simple words.

1. The ACL and PCL are intact. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are important to provide stability to the knee and are frequently injured due to trauma. Your ACL and PCL are normal.
2. The medial and lateral menisci are intact. Menisci are small round disc like structures which give cushioning to the knee joint. There are two menisci medial and lateral. Your medial and lateral menisci are normal.
3. There are no major chondral wear in the femorotibial compartment. This means the cartilages are normal and do not show any significant degenerative changes.
4. The extensor mechanism of the knee is intact. There is oedema in the superolateral Hoffa's fat pad indicating patellar maltracking and fat pad impingement. There is no major patellofermoral chondral wear. This shows the knee cap (patella) is slighty out of place during muscle action and is causing mild friction and local inflammation swelling in the fat area above and beside the knee cap (patella). This can cause your pain.
5. There is a small joint effusion. There is a small amount of fluid collection in the knee joint. It is not a serious problem.