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Review
. 2006 Dec;10(4):249-57.
doi: 10.1055/s-2007-971996.

Bone marrow edema: patterns and clinical implications

Alan O'Hare  1 , Conor Shortt, Noel Napier, Stephen J Eustace
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Review

Bone marrow edema: patterns and clinical implications

Alan O'Hare et al. Semin Musculoskelet Radiol. 2006 Dec.

Abstract

This article outlines the causes of bone marrow edema and classifies them by mechanism into congestive, vasogenic, traumatic, and tumorigenic forms. In particular, the article focuses on traumatic edema, emphasizing the differing patterns on the basis of mechanism of injury, impaction, distraction, and shear-type injuries. Finally the article reviews the impact of understanding mechanisms in image interpretation and in patient management.

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