Question 1

what causes subchondral bone edema in my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Subchondral edema: Subchonral bone edema in your ankle typically occurs after an injury like an ankle sprain.  Usually associated with a talar done lesion.

Question 2

docs, what's the cause of bone edema in my ankle?

Accepted Answer

Injury: Edema in the ankle is usually due to some type of trauma.

Question 3

lt ankle tendon surgery 2 weeks ago now pitting edema. what can cause this? slight redness and warmth on ankle bone.

Accepted Answer

Multi factorial: Any fevers?  Nausea?  Vomiting?  Shortness of breath?  Is the edema on both sides or just one?  While an infection is unlikely this far out, it needs to be rules out.  More likely, it sounds that is surgery related.  What surgery was performed?  I'd need a better history but clots and infection need to be ruled out first, the rest can be dealt with and worked up.

Question 4

is the swelling in ankles chf very swollen? like edema? i have minimal swelling, i can still see my ankle bones, veins, but they are swollen. just wondering how swollen they get. 
thanks?

Accepted Answer

Edema in CHF OK.: Press into the swollen area with your finger to see if the indentation remains.  Increase hydration, feet elevation at night and increase walking.  Some diuretics help.  Your PCP will help monitor you progress.

Question 5

what to do if i have bone marrow edema in a lot of parts of my foot/ankle (talus, etc.) i am wondering what is the difference between this and avascular necrosis?

Accepted Answer

Avascular necrosis: Is when the bone dies due to lack of blood, bone marrow edema is swelling within the confines of the bone. Did you have any kind of trauma to the bone ?

Question 6

my dad hd a heart attack 2 weeks ago and had was int.c.u and had stents. prior to hospital he had ankle edema but now his lower legs are bones causes?

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"are bones" - ?: When you say his lower legs are bones, do you mean you can now see the normal bony landmarks of the ankle? ie it's become normal? He sounds like he had congestive heart failure with ankle edema and it's been properly treated in hospital.   Is this what you were asking?

Question 7

very frustrated college soccer player
been out with sprained ankle for 6 weeks 
now mri says i have 3 small bone bruises and edema   recovery time?

Accepted Answer

Another: 2-4 weeks at least. Bone "bruises" (Periosteal hematoma )
are notorious for prolonged disability. This is a collection of blood (now clotted) UNDER the LINING of the BONE ITSELF!! The CIRCULATION is LIMITED in that area.  ACTIVE PHYSICAL THERAPY along with DEEP HEAT and ULTRASOUND treatments is INDICATED and will diminish the time for recovery
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 8

what does subcortical bone marrow edema in the foot mean?

Accepted Answer

Bark: Cortex is latin for "bark" so cortical is the bark 
or outer layer of the bone. Subcortical edema 
is swelling below the cortex.  It usually is indicative of a bone that has been bent but not broken.

Question 9

what's the definition of subcortical bone marrow edema in the foot?

Accepted Answer

Subcortical edema: The cortex of bone is the outer layer.  Subcortical means below the cortex.  The term means you are suffering from bruising of the bone.

Question 10

what are good treatment options for bone marrow edema of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Bone marrow edema: One of the best options for bone marrow Edema of a bone in the foot is to offload the area. Bone marrow Edema is a precursor to a possible stress fracture.

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What causes subchondral bone edema in my ankle?

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Docs, what's the cause of bone edema in my ankle?

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Lt ankle tendon surgery 2 weeks ago now pitting edema. what can cause this? slight redness and warmth on ankle bone.

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Is the swelling in ankles chf very swollen? like edema? i have minimal swelling, i can still see my ankle bones, veins, but they are swollen. just wondering how swollen they get. thanks?

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What to do if i have bone marrow edema in a lot of parts of my foot/ankle (talus, etc.) i am wondering what is the difference between this and avascular necrosis?

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My dad hd a heart attack 2 weeks ago and had was int.c.u and had stents. prior to hospital he had ankle edema but now his lower legs are bones causes?

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Very frustrated college soccer player been out with sprained ankle for 6 weeks now mri says i have 3 small bone bruises and edema recovery time?

A member asked:

What does subcortical bone marrow edema in the foot mean?

A member asked:

What's the definition of subcortical bone marrow edema in the foot?

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What are good treatment options for bone marrow edema of the foot?

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