1Dept. of Anatomy, J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere
2Dept. of Anatomy, SSIMS & RC, Davangere
3Dept of Forensic Medicine, SSIMS & RC, Davangere
Online published on 28 February, 2012.
Exostosis also called as osteochondroma is a cartilage covered bony outgrowth that arises from the surface of the bone. It is usually metaphysical in location, more commonly seen in male than in females. Usually its growth stops with the fusion of epiphyseal plate. It can affect any bone preformed in cartilage. Most common site is lower end of femur bone.
The exostosis when present can cause limitations of joint movements and deformities.
Exostosis, Osteochondroma, Femur bone, Benign bone tumour
