Draghi F, et al. – The specialists explored the presence of magnetic resonance (MR) signal alterations within the pericruciate fat pad in patients with an acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear and examined its diagnostic value in comparison with the main secondary signs of ACL tears. Signal hyperintensity of the pericruciate fat pad on the fluid-sensitive sequences was associated with acute ACL tears. Thus, it could be considered as a possible indicator of these injuries.