Bone Marrow Edema: Overview of Etiology and Treatment Strategies
Year: 2021
Type: review
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.
Institutions: University of Rome Tor Vergata, Policlinico Tor Vergata, Azienda Usl 8 Arezzo, Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Pisana, University of Cagliari, University of Florence, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi, Ospedale di Santo Spirito, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", University of Catania, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G.Rodolico - San Marco"
Language: English
Topic: Bone and Joint Diseases
Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4288058992