Bone Marrow Edema: Overview of Etiology and Treatment Strategies.

J Bone Joint Surg Am · Jan 19 2022 · Review

Tarantino U, Greggi C, Cariati I, Caldora P, Capanna R, Capone A, et al.

Department of Clinical Sciences and Translational Medicine, "Tor Vergata" University of Rome, Rome, Italy

General Orthopaedics

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONThis overview explains that bone marrow edema is a nonspecific MRI finding requiring careful diagnosis of underlying cause, with treatment ranging from physical modalities to pharmacologic or surgical therapy depending on severity.
Abstract, as published

➤: 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.

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