MRI Feedback

Posted by admin | April 23, 2008 .

Alright, so I went for the MRI scan and here is the feedback.

Articular cartilage is well-preserved at all 3 compartments.
Axial images 9-12 demonstrate apparent laxity of the medial patellar retinaculum, which appears relatively thinned medially and slightly thickened laterally. The appearance may be related to previous injury with stretching of the retinaculum.

1. No meniscal tear
2. Mild lateral patellar subluxation, unlikely related to minimal fluid signal distention of the lateral pouch of the suprapatellar bursa.
3. Apparent laxity of the medial patellar retinalculum may represent sequela of previous capsular strain.

To be honest, I am not quite sure what any of this means. I know that I need 6 weeks of physio, but I can probably manage that myself down at the gym. Apparently, strengthening the quads and glutes is a large part of it, but we’ll see…

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Netter April 28, 2008 8:04 am

If your insurance covers it, go to physical therapy as well as the gym…they can teach you lots of trick and you will be sure you are doing the exercises the correct way and you’ll see faster improvement.