it does not create cancer

Osteochondroma is a benign tumor that develops in children near the bone. It is usually found on bone joints such as the knee, hip or shoulder. It is not known what causes it.

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YES!!! I had an osteochondroma in my left condyle requiring total joint replacement. The surgery was done in Aug 2009. I have most of my jaw function back, but I am limited in sideways movement to the right. My own rib was used rather that a prosthesis.

There are 6 syllables. Os-te-o-chon-dro-ma.