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What is the definition of Osteochondroma?
Osteochondroma is a noncancerous overgrowth of cartilage and bone that occurs during childhood. The overgrowth of cartilage and bone usually occurs near the growth plate of the bones in the shoulder blade, pelvis, or leg. An osteochondroma can affect the normal growth of the bone.
What are the symptoms of Osteochondroma?
Symptoms of osteochondroma include a hard, painless lump that does not move; muscle soreness; lower than average height; a leg or arm that is longer than the other; pain with movement; numbness or tingling; circulation problems; a crooked arm or leg; a displaced hip; and irritation or swelling around the affected area.
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What are the current treatments for Osteochondroma?
Treatment for osteochondroma depends on the size, location, and whether it is causing any symptoms. Most osteochondromas may not require any treatment. Treatment for osteochondroma may include watchful waiting, pain medication, and surgery.
Who are the top Osteochondroma Local Doctors?
Elite in Osteochondroma
Kazu Matsumoto
Elite in Osteochondroma
Kazu Matsumoto
Gifu-shi, JP 

Kazu Matsumoto practices practicing medicine in Gifu-shi, Japan. Matsumoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. They are also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteoarthritis, Osteotomy, and Knee Replacement.

Elite in Osteochondroma
Marina Mordenti
Elite in Osteochondroma
Marina Mordenti
Bologna, IT 

Marina Mordenti practices practicing medicine in Bologna, Italy. Ms. Mordenti is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Hereditary Multiple Osteochondromas, Osteogenesis Imperfecta, and Knock Knees.

 
 
 
 
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Elite in Osteochondroma
Akio Sakamoto
Elite in Osteochondroma
Akio Sakamoto
Kyoto, JP 

Akio Sakamoto practices practicing medicine in Kyoto, Japan. Mr. Sakamoto is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Osteochondroma. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteochondroma, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Pigmented Villonodular Synovitis, Bone Graft, and Colostomy.

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What are the latest Osteochondroma Clinical Trials?
Misure di funzionalità e deformità Dell'Apparato Muscolo-scheletrico Come Biomarkers Per il Trattamento di Malattie Ortopediche/Accessible Measurements of Mobility and Deformity as Biomarkers for Orthopaedic Treatments
Misure di funzionalità e deformità Dell'Apparato Muscolo-scheletrico Come Biomarkers Per il Trattamento di Malattie Ortopediche/Accessible Measurements of Mobility and Deformity as Biomarkers for Orthopaedic Treatments
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: March 24, 2026

Summary: The main purpose of the study is the characterization of functional and morphological alterations due to multiple osteochondromas in a pediatric and adult population through the identification of relevant anthropometric and functional parameters. The morphological and functional data, supplemented with clinical and postural data, will allow the characterization of the disease with an holistic appr...

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Registry of Multiple Osteochondromas That Collects Clinical, Functional, Genetic, Genealogical, Imaging, Surgical, Treatment, Quality of Life Data. Data is Linked to Patients' Biological Samples, When Available.
Registry of Multiple Osteochondromas That Collects Clinical, Functional, Genetic, Genealogical, Imaging, Surgical, Treatment, Quality of Life Data. Data is Linked to Patients' Biological Samples, When Available.
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: November 20, 2025

Summary: REM is a retrospective and prospective registry, finalized for care and research purposes. It is articulated in main sections - strongly related and mutually dependent on each other - corresponding to different data domains: personal information, clinical data, genetic data, genealogical data, surgeries, etc. This approach has been developed to corroborate and integrate data from different sources...

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