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Does altered biomechanics cause marrow edema?

Does altered biomechanics cause marrow edema? PURPOSE: To determine if altered weight bearing causes the appearance of marrow edema on magnetic resonance (MR) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve volunteers underwent MR imaging with a short inversion time inversion-recovery (STIR) sequence at 1.5 T. The hips, knees, ankles, and feet were evaluated before and 2 weeks after altered weight bearing achieved with overpronation of one foot. Three volunteers underwent imaging a third time, 2 weeks after overpronation was stopped. Two observers assessed the images for evidence of marrow edema. RESULTS: Changes were seen on images in 11 volunteers; the overpronated side only was affected in 10. Most changes occurred in the foot followed by the tibia and the femur. Most changes were a diffuse increase in marrow edema. In two volunteers, the changes resembled those of stress fractures. CONCLUSION: Altered weight bearing should be added to the list of causes of increased medullary signal intensity (ie, marrow edema) on MR images. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Radiology Radiological Society of North America, Inc.

Does altered biomechanics cause marrow edema?

Radiology , Volume 198 (3): 851 – Mar 1, 1996

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1527-1315
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To determine if altered weight bearing causes the appearance of marrow edema on magnetic resonance (MR) images. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twelve volunteers underwent MR imaging with a short inversion time inversion-recovery (STIR) sequence at 1.5 T. The hips, knees, ankles, and feet were evaluated before and 2 weeks after altered weight bearing achieved with overpronation of one foot. Three volunteers underwent imaging a third time, 2 weeks after overpronation was stopped. Two observers assessed the images for evidence of marrow edema. RESULTS: Changes were seen on images in 11 volunteers; the overpronated side only was affected in 10. Most changes occurred in the foot followed by the tibia and the femur. Most changes were a diffuse increase in marrow edema. In two volunteers, the changes resembled those of stress fractures. CONCLUSION: Altered weight bearing should be added to the list of causes of increased medullary signal intensity (ie, marrow edema) on MR images.

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Published: Mar 1, 1996

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