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What do the MRI reports of a knee suggest?

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Published At May 9, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

My MRI of the left knee joint was performed. A plain MRI study of the knee joint is performed in axial, sagittal, and coronal planes. Complementary CT screening was performed and images were reviewed.

Observation is as follows:

  1. Early degenerative osteoarthritic changes in the form of reduction in joint space, osteophytic lipping, articular cartilage thinning or loss, and subchondral cystic changes (predominantly at patellar lateral facets).

  2. Grade II signal involving the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. Roots, anterior horn, and body appear normal.

  3. Subtle marrow edema involving bilateral tibiofemoral condyles and head of fibula. Mild intraarticular and periarticular fluid collection.

  4. The lateral meniscus is normal with no evidence of any tear or any area of signal alteration.

  5. The anterior and posterior cruciate as well as the lateral and medial collateral ligaments and unremarkable with no evidence of a tear.

  6. The lower end of the femur, the upper end of the tibia and fibula, and the patella are unremarkable.

  7. The muscles, tendons, and fascial planes around the knee joint are normal.

  8. The patella is normal in location. The quadriceps and patellar tendons appear normal. The medial and lateral retinaculum is intact.

Please help me in the interpretation of the attached MRI reports, also request further course of action.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com

Thank you for your query.

The left knee has started degenerating. Osteoarthritic changes have started due to which there are tears in the meniscus. These are the shock absorbers of the knee joint. Marrow edema means there is some fluid collection in the bones and weakened bones. You need to take the following tablets:

  1. Take a tablet of Ibuprofen (NSAID) (400 mg) twice daily 10 days after food.

  2. Take tablet Rabeprazole (antacid) (20 mg) once daily 10 days before food.

  3. Take tablet Shelcal (calcium) (500 mg) once for 30 days before food.

  4. Take a tablet of vitamin D (supplement) (60k) once daily for 10 days, then once a month for 11 months.

  5. Take these tablets only if you are not allergic to them.

  6. Do not take these tablets if you have a known case of bronchial asthma.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them, and take medications with their consent. Follow up immediately in case of any untoward reactions.

Activities that cause pain should be avoided temporarily. If the knee is swollen or sore, the following positions and activities should be avoided until knee pain and swelling resolve:

  1. Squatting.

  2. Kneeling.

  3. Twisting and pivoting.

  4. Jogging.

  5. Aerobics.

I hope this helps. Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan
Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Orthopedician and Traumatology

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