IMPORTANT: We currently have a number of bugs related to image cropping and are actively trying to resolve them. In the meantime, we have disabled cropping. Apologies for any inconvenience. Stay informed: radiopaedia.org/chat

Ligamentum mucosum injury

Case contributed by Omar Giyab
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

One year of infrapatellar knee pain, which began after stepping into a pit.

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
mri

A curvilinear hyperintensity is seen along the area of the infrapatellar plica in the midline. The hyperintense streak is connecting the inferior pole of the patella to the intercondylar notch region, which is highly suggestive of a ligamentum mucosum injury.

Case Discussion

The ligamentum mucosum (infrapatellar plica) is a common anatomical variant, if injured it can cause infrapatellar knee pain.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.