MRI knee reveals the full extent of the injuries:
- the anterior cruciate ligament is completely torn
- the medial collateral ligament is also ruptured, and surrounded by hemorrhage
- bone edema in the dorsal aspect of the lateral tibia condyle indicating a pivot-shift mechanism
- osteochondral fracture of the lateral femoral condyle
- bucket handle tear of the posterior horn and root of the lateral meniscus with medial displacement
- significant knee joint effusion with small loose bodies
- diffuse surrounding soft tissue edema and hemorrhage
- mild thickening of the popliteus and adductor magnus tendons indicating partial injury