What does bone marrow edema of the right greater tubercle of the humerus mean?

Bone marrow edema of the right greater tuberosity of the humerus is a condition in which body fluids accumulate in the right greater tuberosity of the humerus, causing it to swell, also known as a bone marrow lesion. Bone marrow edema can be caused by a variety of reasons, such as trauma, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, etc., causing capillary damage, capillary hyperperfusion, resulting in increased exudation of tissue fluid, which accumulates in the bone marrow cavity, leading to the symptom of swelling in it, and also in the hips, knees, ankles and other parts of the body, which often causes pain and swelling in the affected area, affecting the quality of life. Mild bone marrow edema of the right humeral tuberosity can be self-healed with adequate rest. If the pain is severe, the swelling is serious or accompanied by high fever and other symptoms of infection, you should consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.