Bone bruising of the knee

Bone bruising demonstrated by MRI is discussed with histological findings and proposed classifications. The effects of the mechanism of injury on bone bruising at the knee and the natural history of the process are reviewed. The relationship of bone bruising to osteochondral sequelae and to osteoarthritis are considered. (c) 2005 The Royal College of Radiologists. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.