Bucket handle tear - medial meniscus

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Left knee pain following a twisting injury.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Left knee joint

mri

Moderate joint effusion is seen.

Bucket-handle tear of the medial meniscus with double PCL sign.

A high T2 and PD signal superficial to intact medial collateral ligament, reflecting sprain.

Case Discussion

This case shows the classic appearance of bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus. It shows the following signs:

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