Anterior cruciate ligament tear - complete

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Twisting injury

Non-visualization of the ACL fibers indicative of complete tear. Posterior horn medial meniscus tear is seen as well.

Case Discussion

MRI of the knee joint demonstrates non-identification of the normal expected ACL fibers in keeping with complete full thickness tear. Associated torn posterior horn of the medial meniscus.

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