Knee medial collateral ligament partial tear

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Twisting injury 2 weeks ago. ? medial meniscal tear.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Partial tearing of the proximal fibers of the medial collateral ligament with edema deep and superficial to the ligament (grade 2 injury). A small focus of marrow edema is seen at the proximal attachment of the ligament. Low grade intra-substance signal within the anterior cruciate ligament may indicate low grade sprain. No other abnormality seen. 

Case Discussion

Partial tearing of the proximal fibers of the medial collateral ligament with edema deep and superficial to the ligament (grade 2 injury).

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