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Subchondral bone marrow edema is also commonly seen in patients with degenerative joint disease (10 â 14). Subchondral bone marrow edema in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee joint has been associated with knee pain and the progression of articular cartilage degeneration (12, 13).
Causes. Swelling in the bone marrow resulting in bone marrow edema can occur with incidences like fractures, a break in the continuity of the bone, ligament injuries, and bone bruises. Another cause of BME is a condition known as synovitis, which is the inflammation of the synovial membrane, or the lining of joints.reatment. Treatment for bone marrow edema directly corresponds to the underlying cause of swelling and fluid buildup. Proper care of acute injuries and management of medical conditions causing this increase in bone marrow fluid may ease symptoms of pain and dysfunction.