MRI Results

Posted by: aclintheknee on: December 26, 2010

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I returned to the orthopedist 2 days later to hear my MRI results.  The news, unfortunately, was not what I expected.  I really thought I had just sprained my knee and after a week, I would be back to normal.

So wrong.

The MRI showed damage to the following —

1. ACL (complete tear)
2. Complex tear of the lateral meniscus
3. Sprain of the MCL
4. Sprain of the fibular collateral ligament (LCL)
5. Bone contusion (bruising)

The doctor recommended that I undergo ACL surgery because I will continue to be active in sports.  He also said that patients with torn ACLs have a higher chance of developing osteoarthritis.

Tags: ACL, bone contusion, LCL, MCL, MRI, osteoarthritis