Joint Loose Bodies - ț̢
Fibrous, bony, cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous fragments in a synovial joint. Major causes are osteochondritis dissecans, synovial chondromatosis, osteophytes, fractured articular surfaces and damaged menisci.
Synonyms : Joint Loose Body, Loose Body, Joint
Joint Prosthesis - ț̢
Prostheses used to partially or totally replace a human or animal joint. (from UMDNS, 1999)