Are You An Orthopedist?

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<p>Even if your not, perhaps you are another type of health care professional who knows something about this.</p>

<p>I have been diagnosed with a bone bruise after having an MRI. I am not even aware of having injured myself. I have been told that the bruise is quite bad (it shows up across 5 “slices” for lack of the proper term, on the MRI). I was told it is as bad as one sees with an ACL tear. My ligaments are all intact. </p>

<p>The radiologist wrote in his impressions of a “subcortical stress related fracture” of part of my tibia (medial tibial plateau). The orthodpedist only looked at 2 of the several MRI sheets (I brought them with me so I know this), but he does not believe that I have a fracture.</p>

<p>So, my question is do I need a second opinion as to cause of the bruising, and to see if I do have a stress fracture? Does it matter, or is treatment the same? I was told that it can take 3 months to heal, but I will feel better over a few weeks. I am taking anti-inflammatory meds and I was given a RX for some pain medication. Also, the doctor wants me to have some PT sessions. Any thoughts on causes of bone bruising without history of trauma?</p>

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<p>Sounds like some sort of overuse injury. I could definitely see bone bruising from the pounding there on the knee without realizing any kind of trauma. I would consider a second opinion if it does not seem to be getting better. You may try PT for a couple of weeks and see. Also, talk to the PT and see what s/he suggests…</p>

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<p>hops_scout, thanks. I really don’t think it is an overuse injury. I have made an appt. with a PT. It just sounds like such a strange injury.</p>