Bone marrow edema is when fluid builds up in your bone marrow. Your doctor may call it bone marrow lesions. The most common locations for it are your: Hip.

What does edema in bone marrow mean?

Bone marrow edema (BME) is a condition characterized by accumulation of excessive fluid in related structures of bone marrow. Usually injury of the bones may induce fluid accumulation, as a result of the protective mechanism of our body.

Is bone marrow edema a disease?

BMES is primarily characterized by bone marrow edema (BME) pattern. The disease mainly affects the hip, the knee, and the ankle of middle-aged males. Many hypotheses have been proposed to explain the pathogenesis of the disease.