“…11,15,20 It has been proposed that "cartilage shedding" from the osteochondromatous cap into the bursa can be a cause of secondary synovial chondrometaplasia. 11,15,20 Alternatively, the osteochondroma may cause irritation of the bursa, inciting cartilaginous proliferation and eventual osteochondral body formation. 20 If lesions are present, treatment of the accompanying lesions should be included in the preoperative surgical plan.…”