dodgy knee and incomprehensible mri results! can anyone translate? please?

[Miamla]

so here goes, any help appreciated

Findings: Linear hyperintensity within posterior medial meniscus could represent intrasubstance tear. Lateral meniscus appears normal.
Cruciate and collateral ligaments, patellar ligament and quadriceps tendon are normal.
Small marginal patellar osteophytes. Lateral narrowing of femoropatellar joint space and chondromalacia patellae grade 2. Subchondral lesion seen at femoral trochlea.
Small joint effusion. Discrete prepatellar bursitis.

Conclusion: Impression for intrasubstance tear of posterior medial meniscus. Lateral narrowing of femoropatellar joint and chondromalacia patella grade 2

Recommendation: Specialist referral is recommended

thanks in advance

Blimey!

Isn't your GP going to tell you what it means?

Think it means that you might have a small tear on the underside of the cartilage that goes sideways inbetween your knee caps?

"Look atdiagram"

Ok that obviously didn't work, doh, try this diagram on right of page....

"try again"

the "cartilage"[meniscus] ~ the inner posterior[back] part has a tear in itself.
The joint between the thigh bone and kneecap[patella]is narrowed on the outside aspect of the leg.
sorry forgotten what chondromalacia patella is ~ may be inflammation under kneecap.

lateral means on outside of body if you imagine lying flat with arms and legs by your sides and palms upwards.
medial means the inner [next to body] part of the arms/legs in that position.
thats clear then!

katisha.. you'd think so, wouldn't you but no!

mummybroccoli.. off to have a look at your link now, thank you

labyrinthine.. thank you! any ideas what the consequences of the joint being narrowed are?

i found out this morning that "prepatellar bursitis" is housemaid's knee.. must be all the floors i've been scrubbing... not!

perfectly vlear

'clear' even!

consequences of joint being narrowed can be pain on moving joint or stiffness of joint.

i can confirm both of those! how would it happen? (you're going to wish you hadn't come on here!) can it be widened again?

sorry don't know too much but joint narrowing is commonly a sequel of arthritis but not sure why would have meniscus tear~have you injured it?

Have you had blood tests for arthritis?

no, no injuries! I have no idea how I've hurt it! And given that I haven't had an excess of alcohol its a mystery!

hmm, arthritis doesn't like a good prospect but thank you, its something else to check with the doctor about when i finally get to see her

i really appreciate your help labyrinthine, mn is a great place

chondromalacia patella = the back of your kneecap is rough.
Sounds like you have had a cartilage tear and now have the start of osteoarthritis (wear and tear and inflammation NOT rheumatoid arthritis). You can have physiotherapy to improve range of movement and strength which can help symptoms.

thank you Interstella, that's really helpful

ps everyone's disclaimers are making me giggle!