Question 1

small subchondral edematous area is seen in the middle part of the talus? what is it?

Accepted Answer

Talus: Talus is latin for ankle, so this is an x-ray finding of swelling in ankle bone, possibly a hairline fracture. Best to consult the radiologist for details.

Question 2

does subchondral edematous contusion take 1 year to heal?

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Well..: Subchondral means beneath the perichondium (lining over cartilage).  Edematous means swollen.  Contusion means bruise.  I don't think it takes any bruise a year to fully heal.

Question 3

subchondral cysts cancerous?

Accepted Answer

No: No they are degenerative cysts.

Question 4

cause of wrist subchondral cyst?

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Cartilage: A subchondral cyst can be due to a congenital or acquired defect of the articular cartilage.  These can be benign but are often associated with early degenerative changes.  There is typically nothing you would do surgically to this.

Question 5

what is subchondral edematous? shoul id play soccer if i have it?

Accepted Answer

More information: Sounds like you must have had an xray; underneath the cartilage there is some swelling which could be the results of trauma. Without more information about the area involved it's hard to say more.

Question 6

does subchondral cysts in the shoulder go away on its own & how did they get there ?

Accepted Answer

Varies: A subchondral cyst is usually a process that occurs near an inflamed or severely arthritic joint.  An erosion occurs through the cartilage into the adjacent bone, thus creating the cyst.  Although it varies somewhat, they usually do not spontaneously resolve unless the underlying process that caused them is addressed.  Thank you for the question.

Question 7

i have subchondral edematou contusion and fluid around the tendon  sheath? how many time should i put ice?

Accepted Answer

Better if: It would be better if see orthopedic surgeon to get best therapy.

Question 8

what could be causes of a subchondral cyst in wrist?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage: A subchondral cyst can be due to a congenital or acquired defect of the articular cartilage.  These can be benign but are often associated with early degenerative changes.  There is typically nothing you would do surgically to this.

Question 9

do subchondral fractures of the navicular ever need surgery?

Accepted Answer

Sometime: sometime depend on the shape of the bone and how much displacement
hand surgeon and orthopedic doctors worry about vascular necrosis to this type of fracture, which could be avoided by internal fixation,which mean surgery.
sometime they treated with a simple cast, and wait to see if the bone will heal.
check with a hand surgeon,or orthopedic.

Question 10

what are the problems seen with subchondral cysts on humeral head?

Accepted Answer

Incindental finding: If assosciated with pain and limitation of movement of the shoulder then denotes osteoarthritis of the shoulder.

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