1959; 41–A: 988–1020. [6, 20]. A mnemonic for the causes of subchondral cysts is: COORS Mnemonic C: CPPD O: osteoarthritis O: osteonecrosis R: rheumatoid arthritis S: synovial-based tumors See also Geode Cartilage thickness in cadaveric ankles: Measurement with double-contrast multi-detector row CT arthrography versus MR imaging. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0446-4, El-Khoury, GY, Alliman, KJ, Lundberg, HJ, Rudert, MJ, Brown, TD and Saltzman, CL. Subchondral cysts in the superior outer and middle third of the femoral head (pressure zone) may arise from bone contusion and synovial intrusion or osteoclastic resorption of necrotic trabeculae following avascular necrosis 1. 1991; 7(1): 101–4. Ostlere SJ(1), Seeger LL, Eckardt JJ. ADVERTISEMENT: Supporters see fewer/no ads, Please Note: You can also scroll through stacks with your mouse wheel or the keyboard arrow keys. Similar to the Outerbridge classification widely used in staging of cartilage lesions of the knee, a modified staging system for evaluation of the depth of cartilage defects with correlation to arthroscopy may be used in the ankle (Figure 10). Foot Ankle Surg. Moreover, despite several modifications of the staging systems on MRI, not all combination of the degree of involvement of the cartilage and subchondral bone are included and therefore these classification systems remain uncomprehensive, complicated and less valuable for use in daily routine. Articular cartilage covering the articular surfaces (blue), cortical bone (black), normal bone marrow (yellow) and ligaments (brown). However, other arthritic conditions like rheumatoid arthritis also play a key role in an individual developing Subchondral Bone Cysts. The presence of intraarticular contrast and high spatial resolution improves visualization of the cartilage surfaces compared to routine MRI on 1.5 Tesla. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2016/3594253, Posadzy, M., Desimpel, J. and Vanhoenacker, F.M., 2017. There is slight irregular delineation of the cartilage (white arrow). Check for errors and try again. Besides the limitations of MRI in this field, it is still considered the most comprehensive imaging modality of the ankle because of its capability to assess soft tissue and bone marrow abnormalities on a single examination. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2333031921, Kirschke, JS, Braun, S, Baum, T, Holwein, C, Schaeffeler, C, Imhoff, AB, et al. The purpose of this pictorial review is to illustrate the strength of each imaging method. The main reason for that is the fact that we need images with high spatial resolution to detect early changes of articular cartilage of the ankle joint. 4 (3): 173-80. The fracture can be seen as irregular linear or curvilinear subchondral low signal intensity structure near the subchondral bone plate of low signal intensity in T1-weighted images and also sometimes, but not always in T2-weighted images 1,2,4-8. 2003; 19(4): 353–9. A modified grading system has been proposed by Hepple in 1999 [5] and by Dipaola et al. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology 101, no. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-198971080-00004, Lee, KB, Bai, LB, Park, JG and Yoon, TR. 1986; 68(6): 862–5. On a corresponding sagittal reformatted CBCT-A (c), there is almost complete detachment of the cartilage at the superolateral aspect of the talar dome (black arrow). Although the incidence of osteoarthritis increases with age, the condition is not a normal part of the aging process. The IW fs sequence depicted subchondral bone marrow edema-like lesions to a larger extent than DESS (p < 0.0001), and the opposite was true for subchondral cysts. A subchondral cyst (Fig. However, the sensitivity of conventional radiography in osteophyte depiction is limited compared with that of magnetic resonance (MR) imaging (4,5). DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1377, Posadzy, M., Desimpel, J., & Vanhoenacker, F. M. (2017). J Bone Joint Surg Br 1955;37:663. 1. Staging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: MRI and Cone Beam CT. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology. Thus, “cyst” is not an accurate term for the lesions encountered at imaging of subchondral bone. Cartilage damage may have a variable imaging appearance ranging from a small fissure, a distinct defect, flap formation or delamination. 468 (12): 3181-5. Coronal (c, d) reformatted CBCT-A clearly shows an extensive cartilage lesion down to bone with adjacent cartilage flap (black arrow). J Bone Joint Surg Am. CBCT following intra-articular injection of Iodine contrast (CBCT-Arthrography) may render exquisite detail of the articular cartilage using very thin slices and multiplanar reformation. Despite the combination of these MR parameters, accurate cartilage evaluation remains often illusive. Subchondral cysts are typically found within the hip joint. Due to the widespread use of fluid-sensitive sequences on MRI, even subtle foci of BME may be seen adjacent to a cartilage defect, particularly in acute or subacute OCL lesions. Later on, this grading system has been modified to computed tomographic evaluation and correlated with arthroscopy, distinguishing cystic lesion of talar dome seen in primary stages with or without communication to the articular surface and detached fragment in more advanced lesions [6]. On plain films, the subchondral bone is seen as a thin layer of compact bone with a smooth surface and a uniform adjacent trabecular bone (Figure 2b). Prostaglandin I-1 and/or bisphosphonates might be considered 5. comments powered by Skeletal Radiol. Subchondral cystic lesions are common features that are associated with many arthropathies and synovial-based processes. Sometimes visible as subchondral hyperlucency with a decrease in bone density. Background: Cystic lesions of the carpal bones are rare entities that are infrequently reported in the literature. (2009) Osteoarthritis and cartilage. (2016) AJR. Stage 3 according to Anderson classification. When a small defect in the chondral plate is present, the intraarticular fluid will erode the subchondral bone, which will result in bone marrow edema. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, vol. More severe symptoms tend to occur in the radiographically more advan… DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1377, Posadzy M, Desimpel J and Vanhoenacker FM, ‘Staging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: MRI and Cone Beam CT’ (2017) 101 Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology 1 DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1377, Posadzy, Magdalena, Julie Desimpel, and Filip M. Vanhoenacker. In stage 3 an undisplaced completely separated fragment can be seen on MRI with adjacent BME. The overlying cartilage is intact at the talus, whereas there is subtle cartilage lesion at the distal tibia (arrow). 2. In humans, SCLs occur in youths and adolescents [1] due to … 45, No. 8. Posadzy M, Desimpel J, Vanhoenacker FM. Subchondral cysts of the tibia secondary to osteoarthritis of the knee. (2015) Acta radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987). The pathologic definition of a cyst is a cavitary, fluid-filled lesion with an epitheli-al lining [21]. 9. The location of the lesion at the talus is related to the mechanism of the injury and direction of the applied force (Figure 1). 11. The overlying cartilage is difficult to assess on MRI but seems to be slightly inhomogeneous (white arrow). When the latter is present, then joint replacement is often the only feasible treatment. Note also partial filling of the subchondral cyst (black arrowhead) with contrast as an indirect sign of joint communication through a cartilage lesion. Unable to process the form. Schematic drawing of the normal talocrural joint (a). Osteochondral lesions (OCL) of the talus involve both articular cartilage and subchondral bone of the talar dome. It combines high spatial resolution, relatively low radiation dose and low equipment cost and is useful for evaluation of trauma of small bones and joints, particularly when there is clinical suspicion for a fracture despite negative plain radiographs [3]. high signal subchondral cysts; Treatment and prognosis. CBCT-Arthrography (CBCT-A) of the talocrural joint, coronal reformatted image (d) showing smooth cartilage lining covering the normal subchondral bone of the talus (arrow) and tibia (arrowhead). Articular cartilage lining remains homogenous without any signal changes (Figure 7). (2010) Clinical orthopaedics and related research. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 17 (9): 1115-31. (2012) Clinics in orthopedic surgery. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1377, Posadzy, Magdalena, Julie Desimpel, and Filip M. Vanhoenacker. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1377, Posadzy M, Desimpel J, Vanhoenacker FM. Biomed Res Int. The articular cartilage layer of the talocrural joint is indicated in blue. Subchondral fractures are usually a consequence of compressive forces, transmitted from the cartilage to the subchondral bone plate and from there to the trabeculae, which fail to resist that force and break or fracture 3. Coronal reformatted CBCT-A (b) demonstrates more clearly the OCL fragment (arrow) separated from the adjacent talus by thin rim of surrounding contrast (arrowheads). Scaphoid intraosseous cystic lesions represent a rare subset of carpal bone cysts. Studies on cadavers performed on CT arthrography [12] showed more accurate cartilage thickness measurements in comparison to standard MRI, which is in line with a superior evaluation of OCL with CT arthrographic techniques [13] (Figure 9). “Staging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: MRI and Cone Beam CT”. Osteochondral Lesions of the Knee: Differentiating the Most Common Entities at MRI. Finally, when fluid flows underneath the defect, the OCD can become unstable and may result in a corpus liberum. 2008; 16(11): 1047–51. Radiology department of the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Gasthuis, Amsterdam and the Rijnland hospital, Leiderdorp, the Netherlands Publicationdate 2010-04-10 In this article we will discuss a systematic approach to the differential diagnosis of bone tumors and tumor-like lesions. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.1377. In adult patients, the depth of the cartilage lesions is often understaged (Figures 3 and 4). These cysts are produced in areas of damaged articular cartilage, subjacent to the underlying subarticular cortical plate. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-195941060-00002, Hepple, S, Winson, IG and Glew, D. Osteochondral lesions of the talus: A revised classification. Almost always there will be associated bone marrow edema best appreciated in fat-saturated T2-weighted and intermediate or proton-density weighted images 4. 17 Resnick D, Niwayama G, Coutts R. Subchondral cysts in arthritic disorders: pathologic and radiographic appearance of the hip joint. Coronal PD fat suppressed MRI image (b) revealing BME (star) in the posteromedial part of the talar dome. Joint preserving surgical treatments of subchondral fractures include microfracture, drilling, subchondroplasty 10, or in the hip joint: transtochanteric osteotomy 11. A subchondral cyst without superficial cartilage damage is rare and requires a different approach. As MRI is inaccurate for the evaluation of the articular cartilage compartment, further staging with direct arthrographic techniques are often mandatory if an OCL is detected on MRI and in those scenarios in which arthrosopic treatment is considered. 10. They're especially common at the knee or hip. Roemer FW, Frobell R, Hunter DJ, et al. The symptoms you will likely notice are: Lameness may be acute or hardly noticed unless the horse is working at specific increased speeds or when involved in specific activities - intermittent, especially in older horses but can be noted in horses of any age DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2013.10.005, https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-198668060-00007, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00256-015-2127-3, https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-195941060-00002, https://doi.org/10.1177/107110079902001206, https://doi.org/10.1016/0749-8063(91)90087-E, https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-198971080-00004, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00167-008-0607-x, https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-006-0446-4, https://doi.org/10.1148/radiol.2333031921. Furthermore, cartilage lesions may be isolated (one defect), complex (one lesion with variable depth of the lesion) or multifocal (involving multiple areas of the talus or tibia). 3. Coronal PD fat suppressed coronal image (a) showing an OCL fragment completely detached from talar dome without displacement (arrow), bone marrow oedema (star) of adjacent part of the talus. Conventional radiography, Mortise View (b). subchondral bone marrow edema on dual-energy CT; MRI. Coronal fat suppressed T2-WI (intermediate weighting) showing BME (white asterisk) at the lateral corner of the talar dome (a). In this regard, CBCT-Arthrography (CBCT-A) may be very promising technique for precise staging of cartilage lesions of the ankle as an alternative for Multi Detector Computed Tomography (MDCT). The cartilage at the talar dome is slightly irregularly delineated (white arrow). Arthroscopy. 2016; 2016: 3594253. THE IMPORTANCE OF THE DIAGNOSIS OF SUBCHONDRAL FRACTURE OF THE FEMORAL HEAD, HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE IT FROM AVASCULAR NECROSIS AND HOW TO TREAT IT. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fas.2013.10.005, Pritsch, M, Horoshovski, H and Farine, I. Arthroscopic treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus. Treatment depends on the location and size of the defect as well as the presence of secondary degenerative changes. Fluid-fluid levels, consistent with secondary formation of aneurysmal bone cysts, are seen in 14% of cases. Subchondral cysts are of variable size from a f… Subchondral cysts are often a part of the joint degenerative process and occurs where there are breaks in the hip joint cartilage. Sagittal fat suppressed T2-WI (intermediate weighting) showing BME (white asterisk) at the lateral corner of the talar dome (b). Down staging of an OCL on CBCT compared to MRI. 2015; 44(8): 1111–7. On CBCT arthrographic images, the contrast separating the OCL fragment from the talar dome can be evaluated with more confidence (Figure 8). As the bulk of the U.S. population ages, the prevalence of osteoarthritis is expected to rise. At earlier stages (stage 1 to 4), a number of options exist including: Subchondral cysts of the tibia secondary to osteoarthritis of … {"url":"/signup-modal-props.json?lang=us\u0026email="}. The red arrow indicates the direction of the applied force. Stage 1 lesions are due to bone marrow contusion. [7], who correlated MR imaging with arthroscopic appearance. In such a case, leave the cartilage alone and only check it with ankle arthroscopy. Jose J, Pasquotti G, Smith MK, et al. Due to its noninvasiveness, absence of radiation exposure and its ability to visualize associated concomitant soft tissue abnormalities, MRI is the initial technique for exclusion/confirmation of an osteochondral lesion of the ankle. in 2003. ADVERTISEMENT: Radiopaedia is free thanks to our supporters and advertisers. There are two generally accepted theories on the etiology of subchondral cysts. This review aims to summarize the available evidence on the evaluation and treatment of scaphoid cystic lesions to help guide clinical management. Ikemura S, Yamamoto T, Motomura G, et al. Based on the combination of MRI and CBCT findings the diagnosis of a subchondral insufficiency fracture (SIF) was made. Sagittal (a) fat suppressed T2-WI show a subchondral band-like area of low signal at the subchondral cortex (white arrow) with surrounding BME (white asterisk). It's a fluid-filled sac that forms in one or both of the bones that make up a joint. Crossref, Medline, Google Scholar; 18 Rhaney K, Lamb D. The cysts of osteoarthritis of the hip: a radiologic and pathologic study. 7. 56 (6): 714-9. Some authors suggest that … Although Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) at 1.5 Tesla is the leading cross-sectional modality for detection and staging of OCL, lack of spatial resolution hampers accurate assessment of thin articular cartilage. The presence of a subchondral edema with an acetabular cyst on MRI is indicative of a full-thickness cartilage lesion at the time of arthroscopy. Cartilage damage may have a variable imaging appearance ranging from a small fissure, a distinct defect, flap formation or delamination. This is not Kienbock's disease, where cystic changes develop more diffusely. 48 (12): 1961-1974. In the region of subchondral edema, in osteoarthritis the most common pathological changes are necrosis, fibrosis, and trabecular abnormalities . Acute and Stress-related Injuries of Bone and Cartilage: Pertinent Anatomy, Basic Biomechanics, and Imaging Perspective. Stage 2 refers to partial detachment of OCL with subchondral cyst formation or fissure incompletely separating the lesion from the talar dome. Subchondral cysts are a common finding in osteoarthritic knees. Agten CA, Kaplan DJ, Jazrawi LM, et al. Additional CBCT-Arthrography is, however, very useful for more accurate cartilage staging and should be considered in those clinical scenarios where arthroscopic treatment of the lesion is considered. Image Findings: Spondylosis deformans (Osteophytes and osseoous ridging), Intervetebral osteochondrosis (disc spcae narrowing, Intradiscal vaccum phenomenom, disc calcification, subchondral bone sclerosis, Schmorl nodes), Uncovertebral joint osteoarthritis (Sclerosis, hypertrophy, joint spce narrowing, subluxation, capsular laxity, synovial cyst) Polesello G, Sakai DS, Ono NK, et al. It has also been shown that both small (≤5 mm) and large (>5 mm) MR imaging–depicted osteophytes are associa… Gorbachova T, Melenevsky Y, Cohen M, et al. All were located in the … Usually, subchondral fractures present as linear or curvilinear structures often paralleling the subchondral bone plate, with or without areas of subchondral collapse 2. Example of improved visualization of communication of subchondral cysts with the joint through deep articular cartilage lesions on CBCT arthrography. The authors have no competing interests to declare. Sclerotic lines as a result of impaction or as slight deformities of the joint line in case of subchondral collapse can sometimes be seen particularly at a later stage 4. Therefore, for more accurate evaluation of cartilage covering of articular surfaces of the talar dome and distal tibia and fibula, direct arthrographic techniques combined with CT and MRI may be useful (Figure 2d). DOI: https://doi.org/10.2106/00004623-198668060-00007, De Smet, E, De Praeter, G, Verstraete, KL, Wouters, K, De Beuckeleer, L and Vanhoenacker, FM. (2016) Radiology. Because the plasticity of the cartilage in children and adolescents is higher than in adults, OCL lesions in young patients are often characterized by isolated subchondral bony changes without overlying cartilage disruption (Figure 5). Staging of Osteochondral Lesions of the Talus: MRI and Cone Beam CT. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology. These patients have inferior outcomes for arthroscopic treatment of FAI compared with patients with similar age and activity level without MRI subchondral … 6. Arthroscopic treatment of chronic osteochondral lesions of the talus: Long-term results. For staging of OCL of the talus several grading systems have been proposed. 195 (1): W63-8. S2 (2017): 1. MRI sensitivity in detection of OCL of the talus, correlated with arthroscopic correlation, varies according to different studies and has been reported as high as 81% [10]. ... extends to the subchondral bone, and occurs in patients with closed physes (4 ... Skeletal Radiology, Vol. Recently, Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) of small joints has been introduced as an alternative technique for Multi Detector CT, combining a very high spatial resolution, low radiation dose and low cost [3]. Coronal proton density (b) shows focal hypointense thickening of the talar dome (arrow). Patients will usually present with pain on weight-bearing in the affected joint, improving with rest 2. What Is a Subchondral Bone Cyst? 2017;101(S2):1. Subchondral insufficiency fractures are more common in elderly women 1,4,6. The area between the fracture line and the articular surface should be of high signal in T2 weighted images 2,4. This term covers a wide spectrum of pathologies including (sub)chondral contusion, osteochondritis dissecans, osteochondral fracture and osteoarthritis resulting from longstanding disease. Disqus. Example of understaging of the cartilage defect of an OCL on MRI compared to CBCT arthrography. Location of the OCL according to the mechanism of trauma. AJR Am J Roentgenol 1977;128:799–806. Subchondral lucency (SCL), also referred to as subchondral bone cysts, can cause clinical problems in horses and humans. (2018) Radiographics : a review publication of the Radiological Society of North America, Inc. 38 (5): 1478-1495. Anatomy of the talocrural joint. Hallmarks of osteoarthritis include the presence of marginal osteophytes and subchondral cysts in the tibiofemoral joint. Frequently, these lesions occur with ligamentous injury and one should thoroughly examine for instability.One may obtain radiographic imaging to evaluate for cystic or chondral changes, but bear in mind that these studies are insufficient for complete diag… The first system of classification has been reported by Berndt and Harty in 1959 [4], including four stages based on their radiological appearance. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/0749-8063(91)90087-E, Mintz, DN, Tashjian, GS, Connell, DA, Deland, JT, O’Malley, M and Potter, HG. MRI coronal PD fat suppressed image (1.5 Tesla equipment) of the talocrural joint (c) with normal appearance of the thin cartilage layer (arrows) of intermediate signal, low signal of subchondral bone and homogenous bone marrow signal (stars). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1053/jars.2003.50041, Anderson, IF, Crichton, KJ, Grattan-Smith, T, Cooper, RA and Brazier, D. Osteochondral fractures of the dome of the talus. The overlying cartilage is difficult to assess on MRI. Assess range of motion to evaluate for pain and limitation as well as clicking or catching of the joint. On the other hand, although MRI a very useful and sensitive technique for evaluation of the subchondral compartment (showing either BME or cyst formation), the precise depth and extent of the overlying cartilage lesion is often not accurately staged. 280 (1): 21-38. Accurate staging of cartilage lesions is of utmost importance, as this will have a major impact on the treatment strategy and ultimate prognosis. 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