• Training
  • 08/10/2025
  • UK

Bone Oedema

Description

Mr Sam Oussedik gives his expert insights and discusses bone oedema, specifically its occurrence during knee injuries, particularly with an ACL tear. Bone oedema is described as the result of abnormal loads applied to the knee over a short time frame, typically associated with the moment of injury. Mr Oussedik explains that when the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) tears, it disrupts the normal restraint of internal tibial rotation, allowing the tibia to rotate excessively. This excessive rotation can lead to the posterolateral aspect of the tibia contacting the anterior-lateral aspect of the femur, resulting in characteristic bone bruising. Mr Oussedik highlights how this bone bruising pattern correlates with the pivot shift test, emphasizing the forceful contact between these surfaces during the ACL injury.

DOI: 10.1302/3114-251254

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