Efficacy of Subchondroplasty in the Treatment of Pain Associated With Bone Marrow Lesions in the Osteoarthritic Knee.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Bone marrow lesions (BMLs) are common subchondral defects revealed by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with osteoarthritis, often associated with pain and functional limitation. Subchondroplasty (SCP) is a relatively new technique in which bone substitute material (BSM) is injected inside BML areas to provide structural support to the subchondral bone, preventing its collapse and reducing pain.

Purpose/hypothesis

The purpose of this study was to characterize changes in pain, functional and radiological outcomes, conversion to knee replacement, and complications after SCP. We hypothesized that ≥70% of patients would achieve a reduction in pain of ≥4 points on a numeric rating scale (NRS) at a 6-month follow-up after SCP.

Study design

Case series;

SUBMITTER: Randelli P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10192663 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature