chondrocalcinosis

Chondrocalcinosis or cartilage calcification is calcification (accumulation of calcium salts) in hyaline and/or fibrocartilage. It can be seen on radiography.

Buildup of calcium phosphate in the ankle joints has been found in about 50% of the general population, and may be associated with osteoarthritis.Another common cause of chondrocalcinosis is calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystal deposition disease (CPPD). CPPD is estimated to affect 4% to 7% of the adult populations of Europe and the United ...