Bone spur

Bone spurs, also known as osteophytes, are bony projections that form along joints. Bone spurs form due to the body's increase of a damaged (usually due to arthritis) joint's surface area in a futile attempt to improve weight distribution. However, they usually limit joint movement and typically cause pain.

Related Topics:
Bony - Joint - Arthritis

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Bone spurs form naturally on the spine as a person ages and are a sign of degeneration in the spine. In this case the spurs are not the source of back pains, but instead a common symptom of the problem.

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Spurs can also appear on the feet, either along toes or the heel.

Related Topics:
Feet - Toes - Heel

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