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JOINT LOOSE BODY

\d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪnt lˈuːs bˈɒdi], \d‍ʒˈɔ‍ɪnt lˈuːs bˈɒdi], \dʒ_ˈɔɪ_n_t l_ˈuː_s b_ˈɒ_d_i]\

Definitions of JOINT LOOSE BODY

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Fibrous, bony, cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. Major causes are osteochondritis dissecans, synovial chondromatosis, osteophytes, fractured articular surfaces and damaged menisci.

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