It is a large build up of bone on the outside of a bone or joint.
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
An osteophyte is a bone spur that forms usually because of damage to the surface of a joint, resulting in arthritis. A disc osteophyte occurs in the disc space between two vertebrae of the spine.
When bone comes into contact with bone wear damage occurs in the area of contact so the body tries to rebuild the bone where it is damaged. the problem is however that you end up with little bits of bone growing into areas where they do more harm then good. this is called osteophyte lipping.
The anterior endplate osteophyte formation is part of the backbone. Bone spurs in this area can be very painful and may require surgery to stop the pain.
Osteophyte formation on the articular margin of the patella means that there is a bone growth in the joint of the knee. A medical specialist will be able to diagnose the cause for this type of bone growth.
what is hypertrophic osteophyte formation
An exophytic cyst is one that has complex materials inside of it. These are often found in the kidneys and is a serious condition that could cause cancer.
Warts that grow outwards
What I a anterior endplay osteophyte and what are the treatment method
It means to grow outwardly.
osteophyte
Hope this was helpful Im not sure either but i had an pelvic ultrasound to check on my endometriosis and report says that i have septated cyst and an exophytic cyst so that's different to liver or kidneys
Osteophyte is one abnormal growth. Osteophyte complex is numerous bony growths which can affect not only more than one vertebrae (but several), and can be extremely painful when rubbing on the nearby nerves, and also causes narrowing of the neural foramina(?). You don't want an osteophyte (s) placing pressure on the thecal sac (which is where the cerebral spinal fluid is located). susankatielorraine@yahoo.com
What can be done for osteophyte complex with slight impressio on ventral thecal sac
its the same
Osteophyte means bone spur
An osteophyte is a bone spur that forms usually because of damage to the surface of a joint, resulting in arthritis. A disc osteophyte occurs in the disc space between two vertebrae of the spine.