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A member asked:
Some children have small spike like projection in the back of the elbow anb just beneath knee what is it? what is the treatment
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Exostosis: You are probably referring to exostosis which are benign outgrowths of bone.There is usually no treatment, but just observing if they interfere with movement or causing pain then surgey is performedby an orthopedist.
Answered 2/5/2013
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