The Case Of The Unextendable Knee - Page #3
 

Lab Studies:
None

Other Studies:
X-ray of the right knee revealed no bony abnormality. A small joint effusion was present Case Photo #1 Case Photo #2 .
MRI of the right knee showed an acute, displaced bucket handle tear of the lateral meniscus Case Photo #3 , Case Photo #4 and Case Photo #5 .

Consultations:
Given the findings of the MRI, orthopaedics was consulted and evaluated the patient in the ED. They discussed saline-loading the knee in an attempt to reduce the torn fragment. However, this was decided against as the patient would be requiring a surgical intervention regardless.

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