MY KNEE MRI AFTER CAR ACCIDENT

2018-01-17 21:19:23
Complex shaped structure line involving the mid and the lateral tibial plateau extending to the postro-lateral surface with avulsion fracture segment of the bony tibial attachment of the ACL ligament fragment and few small loose bodies for clinical correlation & follow up. -Patchy focal areas of trabecular bone marrow injury involving the proximal tibial plateau and lateral condyle. -Grade Ia mucoid degeneration of the poster -mdrt intra srticular joint effusion with fluid -Vsts mscl contusion
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Share x-rays...you may need surgery to fix ACL..this is done arthroscopically  3-4 weeks post injury.
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X-rays can predict fracture if any on tibial surface.

Answered2018-01-18 10:01:56

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Avulsion fracture of Acl and if there is any loose fragments require active treatment Treatment will depend upon displacement and size of displaced fragment Kindly send snapshot of MRI and XRay films taken in good background light

Answered2018-01-18 02:24:15

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