Osteophyte hyperplasia

Bone hyperplasia (bone spur) is also known as proliferative osteoarthritis, osteoarthritis (OA), degenerative joint disease, etc. The main principle is that the cartilage constituting the joint degenerates, and the hard bones at the edge of the joint thicken to form bone hyperplasia. The articular cartilage of patients with osteoproliferation is severely worn at an early stage. The X-ray film shows that the articular cartilage is worn (the gap is narrowed), and osteophytes are formed at the edges. In the later stage, the bone end deforms and the articular surface is uneven, eventually causing bone hyperplasia. Severe bone hyperplasia can cause joint deformation and cause joint pain when under abnormal load. Bone hyperplasia mostly occurs in middle-aged or older people over 45 years of age. More men than women. Heavy physical workers and athletes are susceptible to this disease. It is most common in knee, hip, lumbar, cervical, and elbow joints.

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