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Combined injuries of knee joint

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Young male with trauma and knee instability

Patient Data

Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

 MCL strain; bucket handle tear of MM ; ACL tear

Case Discussion

MRI of knee reveals 

  1. grade III tear of the anterior cruciate ligament
  2. bucket handle tear of the medial meniscus
  3. medial collateral ligament sprain (grade II) - hyperintense signal along the superficial aspect of the MCL as well as within the ligament

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