Knee Pain 10 Years After An Acl Tear - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
x-ray of the left knee: tricompartmental osteoarthritis of the left knee with severe narrowing of the lateral compartment. 9 degree valgus deformity. Case Photo #1
MRI left knee: 1. ACL reconstruction with diminutive appearance of the graft caliber and mild cystic changes in the tibial tunnel. Findings are concerning for graft degeneration and possible partial tear. 2. Status post partial lateral meniscectomy. Macerated tear of the residual posterior horn. 3. Severe osteoarthritis of the lateral compartment with extensive full-thickness cartilage loss in the posterior aspects of the lateral tibiofemoral compartment with associated subchondral sclerosis and edema. Case Photo #2

Consultations:
Orthopedic surgery for evaluation for surgical options.

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