Table 1

Osteophyte and enthesophyte locations

Osteophytes: spinal and peripheral joint sites Enthesophytes: ligament insertion sites
OdontoidDistal interphalangeal jointsRotator cuff
Cervical facet jointsHipOlecranon—ulna
Thoracic facet jointsKnee: medial compartmentDeltoid tubercle—humerus
Lumbar facet jointsKnee: lateral compartmentBicipital tuberosity—radius
Temporomandibular jointKnee: patellofemoral jointGreater trochanter—femur
Acromioclavicular jointAnkleLesser trochanter—femur
Sternoclavicular jointTarsal jointsLinear aspera—femur
Glenohumeral jointMetatarsophalangeal jointsTibial tubercle
ElbowInterphalangeal jointsSoleal line—tibia
WristQuadriceps insertion—patella
Thumb baseIliac crest—pelvis
Other carpal metacarpal jointsIschial tuberosity—pelvis
Posterior spur—calcaneum
Metacarpophalangeal jointsInferior spur—calcaneum
Proximal interphalangeal joints