Subsequent detachment results in the formation of free chondromatous bodies lying free in the joint space. These are called joint mice. Composed often of a core of normal bone, surrounded by cartilage. Both the cartilage and bone are histologically benign. Could affect range of movement of a joint.
Long term can cause degenerative joint disease.
Can recur after resection. Knee is the joint most commonly affected. Jr. Orthodpedic diseases, 4th Edition. W.B. Saunders, 1975. Search Medline at National Library of Medicine Please be patient during transfer.