Enthesophyte

Enthesiophytes are abnormal bony projections at the attachment of a tendon or ligament.[1] They are not to be confused with osteophytes, which are abnormal bony projections in joint spaces. It has been noted that Enthesiophytes and osteophytes are bone responses for stress.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Bone formers: osteophyte and enthesophyte formation are positively associated" (PDF). EXTENDED REPORTS. Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases. Retrieved 3 October 2012.
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