Bone Spurs Information

Neck Bone Spurs

A neck bone spur or a cervical bone spur is a smooth growth that develops over time which reduces the opening of the foramen.  In most cases, bone spurs will not be detected for years as there are little to no symptoms related to simply having a bone spur. 

Bone Spur Treatment

There are various treatments that may alleviate the pain and discomfort caused by bone spurs.  Depending on the location of the bone spur and the cause of the bone spur, can often dictate the treatment administered to the patient. 

Bone Spurs Diagnosis

With a physical examination and taking the patient’s medical history into consideration a doctor can diagnose if the condition is caused by a bone spur. This process will include consideration of the symptoms to rule out conditions that have similar symptoms but very different causes.

Bone Spurs Causes

Bone spurs are formed as the body tries to repair itself by building bone. Bone spurs are usually formed in response to pressure, rubbing or stress continuing over a long period of time.

Bone Spurs Surgery

Only forty percent of bone spurs will require treatment.

Bone Spurs Symptoms

Most bones spurs may go undetected for years because they cause no signs or symptoms. Some bone spurs form in areas where they can rub against bones or push against nerves causing pain and disability.

What is a Bone Spur

When you picture a bone spur most people would assume that they are some form of jagged material. This couldn’t be any further from the truth..