Tear of the medial meniscus. T2-weighted sagittal MR image of the medial portion of the femur and tibia using gradient echo technique. There is a normal low signal intensity in the anterior horn of the medial meniscus (black arrow). In the posterior horn of the meniscus a tear is seen (white arrow). V = joint effusion, B = Baker cyst.Tuesday, September 22, 2009
MRI of the day: Knee lesion
Tear of the medial meniscus. T2-weighted sagittal MR image of the medial portion of the femur and tibia using gradient echo technique. There is a normal low signal intensity in the anterior horn of the medial meniscus (black arrow). In the posterior horn of the meniscus a tear is seen (white arrow). V = joint effusion, B = Baker cyst.