What is a bone spur?
Bone spurs are a common side effect of aging, osteoarthritis, and tissue damage.
This diagnosis means that the bone tissue has an excessive growth, which visually resembles a smooth bump on the bone.
In a large percentage of clinical cases, it does not cause symptoms, but in cases of severe pain, difficulty with movement, and a decrease in the pace of daily life, surgical intervention is required.
Bone spurs tend to occur in areas of the bone where a lot of body weight is carried, such as the spine or heel.
Some diseases can cause bone spurs, such as:
- Osteoporosis;
- Osteoarthritis;
- Rheumatoid arthritis;
- Lupus;
- Degenerative disc disease;
- Tendonitis of the foot;
- Spinal stenosis;
- Repetitive injuries;
- Car accidents, falls, falls from heights, or sports injuries.
Source:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/10395-bone-spurs-osteophytes
