What Is The Treatment Of Bone Spurs?
Bone spurs are bony projections that form along joints. They are often seen in conditions such as arthritis. Bone spurs are largely responsible for limitations in joint motion and can cause pain. Bone spurs themselves rub against nearby nerves and bones and cause pain. Bone spurs are often called osteophytes. Bone spurs can form on any bone, and they often form where bones meet each other in your joints. But, they can also be found where ligaments and tendons connect with bone. Bone spurs can also form on the bones of your spine. Most bone spurs cause no symptoms and may go undetected for years. What treatment, if any, that you receive for your bone spurs depends on where they’re located and how they affect your health. Surgery (such as a laminectomy) relieves the pain and neurological symptoms by removing the bone spurs and thickened ligaments causing painful nerve compression. The majority of patients who undergo surgery for bone spurs experience good results, often gaining years of
