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JOINT LOOSE BODIES

\d͡ʒˈɔ͡ɪnt lˈuːs bˈɒdɪz], \d‍ʒˈɔ‍ɪnt lˈuːs bˈɒdɪz], \dʒ_ˈɔɪ_n_t l_ˈuː_s b_ˈɒ_d_ɪ_z]\

Definitions of JOINT LOOSE BODIES

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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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