Citation

Ciuffreda P, Lelario M, Milillo P, Vinci R, Coppolino F, Stoppino LP, Genovese EA, Macarini L. Musculoskelet. Surg. 2013; 97(Suppl 2): 127-135.

Affiliation

Department of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Foggia, Viale Luigi Pinto n.1, 71122, Foggia, Italy.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s12306-013-0279-7

PMID

23949934

Abstract

Bone bruises are focal abnormalities in subchondral bone marrow due to trabecular microfractures as a result of traumatic force. These trauma-induced lesions are better detected with magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using water-sensitive sequences. Moreover, the pattern of bone bruise is distinctive and allows us to understand the dynamics of trauma and to predict associated soft injuries. This article discusses the mechanism of traumatic injury and MR findings.

Language: en