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Joint Loose Bodies

Fibrous, bony, cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. Major causes are osteochondritis dissecans, synovial chondromatosis, osteophytes, fractured articular surfaces and damaged menisci.
Also Known As:
Joint Loose Body; Loose Body, Joint; Loose Bodies, Joint
Networked: 4 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 0 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Osteoarthritis
2. Rheumatoid Arthritis

Experts

1. Deb, R: 1 article (12/2000)
2. Rauschmann, M A: 1 article (12/2000)
3. Thomann, K D: 1 article (12/2000)
4. Zichner, L: 1 article (12/2000)
5. Irha, E: 1 article (03/2000)
6. Jovanović, A: 1 article (03/2000)
7. Kecojević, V: 1 article (03/2000)
8. Milankov, M: 1 article (03/2000)
9. Milicić, A: 1 article (03/2000)
10. Savić, D: 1 article (03/2000)

Therapies and Procedures

1. Synovectomy
2. Sutures (Suture)
3. Debridement
4. Meniscectomy