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What Does This MRI Result Of Bone Indicate?
my mri results just received are subchondral bony impaction involving medial femoral condyle compatible with osteonecrosis of the knee. extensive edema in surrounding trabecular bone. I0mm and subchondral defect. I understand what osteonecrosis is and pending ortho eval but it is month away. does bony impaction mean bone on bone, 10mm in what I have read seem large is that right.
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hello,
Such type of osteonecrosis may be due to various reasons like:
1. Osteoarthritis in later stages
2. Trauma or injury
3. Some hormonal disorders
4. Vascular deficit to part of Bone due to various reasons
If you are feeling pain at your knee then I will advice you to consult your orthopedic doctor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
Such type of osteonecrosis may be due to various reasons like:
1. Osteoarthritis in later stages
2. Trauma or injury
3. Some hormonal disorders
4. Vascular deficit to part of Bone due to various reasons
If you are feeling pain at your knee then I will advice you to consult your orthopedic doctor.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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