met with a bike accident on 28/12/2013. I was advised an MRI since the X ray did not reveal any fracture.
The below are the impression from the MRI scan
Bucket - handle tear of the media meniscus Bone contusions in the inferior patella, distal femur and proximal tibia Intrasubstance injury with grade 3 anterior cruciate ligament tear Grade 2 tear seen in the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus Medial collateral ligamnet strain Moderate joint effusion Oedeam in the periarticular muscles and soft tissues
You may not be having an obvious fracture on X ray but there is significant soft tissue injury which is confirmed by MRI. Bone contusions are mild traumatic bone injuries. Meniscal tear and anterior cruciate ligament tears need a surgical opinion. There is also accumulation of fluid around your knee joint.
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What Does The MRI Report Suggest?
Hi, Thanks for writing in. You may not be having an obvious fracture on X ray but there is significant soft tissue injury which is confirmed by MRI. Bone contusions are mild traumatic bone injuries. Meniscal tear and anterior cruciate ligament tears need a surgical opinion. There is also accumulation of fluid around your knee joint.