Exostosis

Exostosis is a benign bone growth on the surface of the bone.

Exostosis is a localized thickening of compact bone tissue that forms on the surface of the bone. Usually exostoses are single, less often - multiple.

The most common localizations of exostoses: metaphyses of long tubular bones, scapula, pelvic bones. Less common are exostoses of the vertebrae, ribs, and clavicle.

The reasons for the development of exostoses are not completely clear. In some cases, the hereditary nature of the disease is noted. Local irritation of the bone can also influence the growth of exostoses.

Most exostoses are asymptomatic and are detected incidentally during radiography. Sometimes exostoses can cause pain, restriction of movement in the joint, and compression of the surrounding soft tissues.

The diagnosis of exostosis is made on the basis of radiographic data. Treatment is usually not required. Indications for removal of exostosis are severe pain, dysfunction of the joint, and trauma to surrounding soft tissues.

Exostoses are benign tumor-like formations of a flat or slightly convex shape. They are located on the surface of bone tissue, on the elongated ends of the bones of the limbs, and less often in long tubular bones [2]. There are congenital and acquired exostoses. By localization - end and central.