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Knochenmarködem-Syndrome am Kniegelenk

Bone marrow edema syndromes of the knee

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Zusammenfassung

Das Knochenmarködem stellt einen häufigen Befund bei der Magnetresonanztomographie (MRT) des Kniegelenks und anderer Gelenke dar, welcher als primäre Pathologie oder als Sekundärphänomen diverser Knochen- und Gelenkpathologien auftreten kann. Dieser Artikel gibt eine Übersicht über die Terminologie, Definition, Pathologie und Differenzialdiagnose des Knochenmarködems am Kniegelenk unter Berücksichtigung aktueller Konzepte.

Abstract

Bone marrow edema represents a common finding on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the knee and other joints, which can occur as a primary pathology or as a secondary phenomenon of various bone and joint pathologies. This article reviews the terminology, definition, pathology and differential diagnosis of bone marrow edema of the knee taking into consideration current concepts.

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Wörtler, K. Knochenmarködem-Syndrome am Kniegelenk. Radiologie 64, 287–294 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00117-023-01259-9

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