Osteophyte

A bony outgrowth, usually branch-shaped.


Formation of bone fragments i in the joint due to inflammation.


An outgrowth of bone tissue that forms at the edge of a joint that has been affected by osteoarthritis. It is commonly known as a spur.


A projection of bone, usually shaped like a rose thorn, that occurs at sites of cartilage degeneration or destruction near joints and intervertebral disks. Osteophyte formation is an X-ray sign of osteoarthritis but is not a cause of symptoms in itself.


Bony spurs or projections, these occur most commonly at the margins of areas of bone affected by osteoarthritis.


A bony excrescence or outgrowth, usually branched in shape.


Commonly known as a bone spur, it represents an abnormal growth or protrusion that develops on a bone, often appearing as an outgrowth or ridge.


An emergence of bone at the junction of a joint. The development of osteophytes is a distinctive attribute of osteoarthritis, which contributes to the distortion and limited mobility of impacted joints.


A minor localized bony projection originating from the periosteum, frequently observed in cases of osteoarthritis.


 


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