Hello and thanks for taking time to read this. I’m going through the VA for healthcare and have reinjured my left knee. Previously I have had x3 surgeries (2 open, 1 arthroscopic) for meniscus repairs, patellar tendon repairs, and others. I have also had several kneecap dislocations. The latest injury was probably the most painful. My appointment with ortho is next week but I received the MRI results today. I understand that this forum is just opinions, but wondering if anyone could help interpret what the MRI says as I wait to be seen. The comments from the MRI are below (an thanks for your help in advance):
Joint effusion is noted. Scattered loose bodies are present. Suprapatellar plica are noted. Postoperative changes are once again noted in the medial patella. There is irregularity and fraying of the patellar cartilage. Areas of bony edema are noted within the patella. There is cartilage loss noted involving the medial femoral tibial compartment. Cartilage loss of the lateral proximal tibia also noted. Posterior horn of the medial meniscus is truncated and demonstrates a linear horizontal area of increased signal suspicious for a tear Small bone fragments are noted adjacent to the patella.