Finally, a step forward in nomenclature of subchondral nonneoplastic bone lesions

Abstract

Abstract This paper is a commentary on the article entitled “Nomenclature of Subchondral Nonneoplastic Bone. Lesions1” by Gorbachova, Amber, Beckmann, Bennett, Chang, Davis, Gonzalez, Hansford, Howe, Lenchik, Winalski, and Bredella. The purpose of this commentary is to provide an orthopaedic perspective on the aforementioned article and critique their analysis and proposal regarding nomenclature of subchondral bone lesions. It provides an overview and a section by section evaluation of a well-designed and executed article.

Keywords

• Bone lesions
• Subchondral lesions
• Bone edema
• Subchondral cysts
• Edema-like Lsions
• Subchondral edema