What knee mri mean? lateral meniscus: abnormal anterior horn at and adjacent to the root ligament attachment. tear and early meniscal cyst formation.

Old cartilage tear: The cyst means the year is old. The tear is in the front where the meniscus attaches to the inner front of the joint.

Talk w Ortho Surgeon: The MRI report mentions a tear and an adjacent cyst. Not all tears and cysts need surgical intervention, but a thorough history, examination, and review of your MRI findings by an orthopaedic surgeon will allow you to make the decision that is correct for your situation.