Bone Marrow Edema: Overview of Etiology and Treatment Strategies. (19th January 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tarantino, Umberto; Greggi, Chiara; Cariati, Ida; Caldora, Patrizio; Capanna, Rodolfo; Capone, Antonio; Civinini, Roberto; Colagrande, Stefano; De Biase, Pietro; Falez, Francesco; Iolascon, Giovanni; Maraghelli, Davide; Masi, Laura; Cerinic, Marco Matucci; Sessa, Giuseppe; Brandi, Maria L.
• Is Part Of: Journal of bone and joint surgery. Volume 104:Number 2(2022)
• Publication Date: 2022-01-19
• Subjects: Bones -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Joints -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Orthopedics -- Periodicals; Orthopedics; General Surgery; Bone Diseases; Joint Diseases; Bones -- Surgery; Joints -- Surgery; Orthopedics; Bot (anatomie); Gewrichten; Chirurgie (geneeskunde); Periodicals; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.47005
• DOI: 10.2106/JBJS.21.00300
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9355

Abstract

Abstract : Bone marrow edema (BME) is a nonspecific but relevant finding, usually indicating the presence of an underlying pathology. The gold standard technique for detecting BME is magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), as it allows for a correct diagnosis to be made, which is extremely important given the heterogeneity of BME-related diseases. Depending on the severity of painful symptomatology and the MRI evidence, different treatment strategies can be followed: physical modalities, pharmacological options, and surgical therapy.