What Is Eburnated Bone?

James H. Sterling
James H. Sterling
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Eburnation Eburnation Eburnation Is a Degenerative Process of Bone Commonly Found in Patients with Osteoarthritis or Non-Union of Fractures. Friction in the...

What Is Eburnated Bone?

Eburnation

Eburnation
Eburnation is a degenerative process of bone commonly found in patients with osteoarthritis or non-union of fractures. Friction in the joint causes the reactive conversion of the sub-chondral bone to an ivory-like surface at the site of the cartilage erosion.
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is described as a specific type of bone sclerosis consisting of a marbled appearance of weight-bearing joints with complete cartilaginous erosion, leaving polished, sclerotic bone as the new articular surface bone, it is commonly seen in patients with osteoarthritis or non-union of fractures.

What is a bone Eburnation?

: a diseased condition in which bone or cartilage is eburnated.

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What is subchondral bone?

“Subchondral bone” is bone that sits underneath cartilage in a joint. Subchondral bone is found in large joints like the knees and hips, as well as in small joints like those of the hands and feet.

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