Question 1

what does subchondral edema mean in the knee? could please explain?

Accepted Answer

: Subchondral bone is bone that sits underneath cartilage in a joint, like your knee. Edema is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. You apparently have excess fluid trapped in your knee. Consult with your physician about possible causes and treatments. All the best.

Question 2

what does subchondral edema mean and how is it treated in knees and also hat does sclerosis mean and how it that treated in knees?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: Subchondral edema means you have a bone bruise under the cartilage in your knee representing microfractures in the trabecular bone. Sclerosis means hardening or increased bone deposition as a result of increased mechanical stress following wolff's law. Treatment can vary depending on age, severity and cause.

Question 3

is a focal chondropathy the same as osteoarthritis? my mri says focal subchondral edema (7mm) with overlying cartilage irregularity, consistent with focal chondropathy. i have had long-standing pain in the affected ankle?

Accepted Answer

: Chondropathy is wording that implies a disorder of cartilage, not bone.

Question 4

can you dumb this down a bit for me please! mild peripheralization of the medial meniscus. patellofemoral chondromalacia with thinning, more so along the lateral aspect of the joint. considerable edema single area of subchondral edema/cystic change?

Accepted Answer

: Not to be 
 Discourteous
But the doctor that ordered the exam should explain and answer all your questions and concerns

Question 5

can ra or lupus cause a single focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema?

Accepted Answer

That finding: is probably not due to RA or lupus.

Question 6

mri showed single focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly w underlying subarticular bony edema what does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Degenerative proces: What it MEANS as stated and what it MEANS in the context of the clinical situation may be 2 different things. Chondromalacia means degeneration of cartilage at the pinnacle point of the kneecap with swelling beneath the kneecap area.

Question 7

does mild patella chondromalcia cause pressure in back of the knee? what is the treatment for edema within the hoffa fat pad? please help

Accepted Answer

Patella: chondromalacia is a disorder of the ANTERIOR =FRONT Compartement of the knee and by itself does not usually cause pain BEHIND the knee!!

Hope this helpd!
Dr Z

Question 8

can autoimmune disease cause a focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly w underlying subarticular bony edema?

Accepted Answer

I don't think: The autoimmune disease would do that.

Question 9

please explain

there is an ostechondral lesin involving the medial facet of the patella adjacent to the patellar ridge with bone marrow edema.

Accepted Answer

Osteochondral lesion: Is a focal injury of the cartilage and underlying bone along the articular surface, due to trauma, repetitive micro trauma, instability, or abnormal joint loading.  If left untreated, can lead to accelerated development of osteoarthritis.  Treatment depends on patient factors and lesion characteristics.  Best to see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 10

mri showed focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema should i see a orthopedic?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on how you feel. If you are having pain and symptoms then it would be advantageous to visit your local orthopedist . Otherwise it may be something you will have to deal with

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Subchondral Edema in patella

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What does subchondral edema mean in the knee? could please explain?

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What does subchondral edema mean and how is it treated in knees and also hat does sclerosis mean and how it that treated in knees?

A member asked:

Is a focal chondropathy the same as osteoarthritis? my mri says focal subchondral edema (7mm) with overlying cartilage irregularity, consistent with focal chondropathy. i have had long-standing pain in the affected ankle?

A member asked:

Can you dumb this down a bit for me please! mild peripheralization of the medial meniscus. patellofemoral chondromalacia with thinning, more so along the lateral aspect of the joint. considerable edema single area of subchondral edema/cystic change?

A member asked:

Can ra or lupus cause a single focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema?

A member asked:

Mri showed single focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly w underlying subarticular bony edema what does this mean?

A member asked:

Does mild patella chondromalcia cause pressure in back of the knee? what is the treatment for edema within the hoffa fat pad? please help

A member asked:

Can autoimmune disease cause a focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly w underlying subarticular bony edema?

A member asked:

Please explain there is an ostechondral lesin involving the medial facet of the patella adjacent to the patellar ridge with bone marrow edema.

A member asked:

Mri showed focal chondromalacia lesion involving the apex of the patella superiorly, with underlying subarticular bony edema should i see a orthopedic?

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