Nomenclature of Subchondral Nonneoplastic Bone Lesions

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2019 Nov;213(5):963-982. doi: 10.2214/AJR.19.21571. Epub 2019 Jul 24.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to summarize the nomenclature of nonneoplastic conditions affecting subchondral bone through a review of the medical literature and expert opinion of the Society of Skeletal Radiology Subchondral Bone Nomenclature Committee. CONCLUSION. This consensus statement summarizes current understanding of the pathophysiologic characteristics and imaging findings of subchondral nonneoplastic bone lesions and proposes nomenclature to improve effective communication across clinical specialties and help avoid diagnostic errors that could affect patient care.

Keywords: nomenclature; nonneoplastic; osteochondral; subchondral bone; white paper.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Review
  • Video-Audio Media

MeSH terms

  • Bone Diseases / classification*
  • Cartilage Diseases / classification*
  • Humans
  • Terminology as Topic*