• Login
    View Item 
    •   RD&E Research Repository Home
    • All RD&E publications by year
    • 2020 RD&E publications
    • View Item
    •   RD&E Research Repository Home
    • All RD&E publications by year
    • 2020 RD&E publications
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Bone Marrow Oedema in the Knees of Asymptomatic High-Level Athletes: Prevalence and Associated Factors

    Thumbnail
    URI
    https://rde.dspace-express.com/handle/11287/621474
    Author
    Mandalia, Vipul
    Kosy, Jonathan D.
    Schranz, Peter
    Redfern, Andrew
    Silver, David
    Powell, Roy
    Williams, Craig A.
    Date
    2020-02-28
    Journal
    Indian Journal of Orthopaedics
    Type
    Journal Article
    Publisher
    Indian Orthopaedics Association
    DOI
    10.1007/s43465-020-00052-3
    Rights
    © Indian Orthopaedics Association 2020.
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Background: Bone marrow oedema (BMO), seen on magnetic resonance imaging, can be associated with various injuries to the knee but may also occur in asymptomatic athletes. The prevalence and causal factors for these observations are not well understood. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of BMO in asymptomatic knees of athletes, competing at a high level, and to investigate the associated factors. Materials and methods: Twenty-five asymptomatic university athletes, competing at regional to international level, were recruited. Bilateral knee magnetic resonance imaging was performed in each athlete (total 50 knee scans) at the end of their competitive season. Imaging studies were reported independently by two experienced consultant musculoskeletal radiologists. Results: There was almost perfect agreement between reporters for diagnosis of BMO (κ = 0.896). Seven participants (28%) were found to have BMO (six in one knee and one bilaterally). The amount of time spent training, during the season, was significantly associated with the appearance of BMO (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The occurrence of BMO in asymptomatic knees of athletes is common (occurring in over one-quarter of knees) and may be associated with training intensity. This should be considered when treating athletes and deciding upon appropriate treatment plans.
    Citation
    Mandalia V et al. Bone Marrow Oedema in the Knees of Asymptomatic High-Level Athletes: Prevalence and Associated Factors. Indian J Orthop. 2020 Feb 28;54(3):324-331.
    Collections
    • 2020 RD&E publications
    • General Trauma & Orthopaedics
    • Honorary contracts publications

    Browse

    All of RD&E Research RepositoryCommunities & CollectionsBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjectsThis CollectionBy Issue DateAuthorsTitlesSubjects

    My Account

    LoginRegister

    DSpace software copyright © 2002-2021  DuraSpace
    Contact Us | Send Feedback
    DSpace Express is a service operated by 
    Atmire NV