Knee CT Arthrogram
Hey everyone,
A week ago I twisted my knee playing basketball, was not pleasant! Anyway, went to the hospital straight away, and they told me I tore my MCL. A week later, it wasnt feeling much better so I went to my GP, and got a CT Arthrogram. I need a bit of help with the terms used in the report - a dummies guide if you like. I am going back to my GP, who im sure will explain it, but id really like to know before I go in. Anyway, here is the report...
1. Discontinuity of the ACL in associated with a Segond fracture of the lateral tibial plateau margin (the summary states that my ACL is "ruptured") - so my ACL is no longer attached to my tibia?
2. plus a lateral notch sign in the lateral femoral condyle with underlying sclerosis.
3. Small oblique tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus
4. subtle vertical/radial tear of the free margin of the body of the lateral meniscus.
5. partial thickness of chondral fissures within the lateral tibial plateau articular cartilage.
To me that sounds pretty bad, but thats probably because I dont know what 90% of the words mean. The positive things (easier to accept!) are that my medial meniscus is all good, no medial joint compartment or patellofemoral chondrosis was noted, lateral supporting structures are fine and PCL appears intact.
If somebody can give me a basic explaination of what ive done to my knee, that would be really good. Should I expect surgury?
Also, I am climbing (well, more of a hike) up Mt Kinabalu in Saba in 12 weeks. I really really do not want to miss it... what do you think my chances are of completing this two day adventure?
Thanks.
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