title: "Bone bruises" of the knee: a review.
abstract: Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging is often used to assess the location and degree of ligamentous or cartilage damage in the knee following acute traumatic injury. Occasionally, these studies will also document abnormal signal within the adjacent subchondral bone. These "bone bruises" are considered incidental findings by some, while others suggest possible clinical significance. The purpose of this paper is to review the literature and consolidate current thinking on the radiographic characteristics, classification, histopathology and natural history of bone bruises.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, USA.
authors.forename: C E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Mathis
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Noonan
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kayes
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries; D003288:Contusions / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007718:Knee Injuries / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D000070600:Tibial Meniscus Injuries