Once established, osteophyte expansion may also proceed by surface growth. The mineralized areas develop a trabecular architecture and often retain a cartilage surface. Mature osteophytes may become incorporated into the metaphyseal trabecular structure during remodeling. | Once established, osteophyte expansion may also proceed by surface growth. The mineralized areas develop a trabecular architecture and often retain a cartilage surface. Mature osteophytes may become incorporated into the metaphyseal trabecular structure during remodeling. |