Bone Spurs on the Vertebrae

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Bone Spurs on the Vertebrae

Also known as osteophytes, bone spurs on the vertebrae are protective structures that develop when bone rubs against bone. Bone spurs are defined by where they are located. They can be:

Cervical
Thoracic
Lumbar
Anterior
Posterior

Treatments for Bone Spurs on Vertebrae

Conservative treatment options for bone spurs include:

Epidural steroid injections
Hot and cold compress applications
Strength training, specifically of the core muscles
Exercises
Rest

Surgical Treatment for Bone Spurs on Vertebrae

When conservative treatment options fail to bring relief, surgery becomes the only option. In this case, there are two choices for sufferers: open back and neck surgery or an endoscopic spine treatment. Advantages of minimally invasive spine procedures include:

Shorter recovery time
No hospital stay
Smaller incision
No need for general anesthesia
No fusion of bone or hardware

For more information on the minimally invasive procedures performed at Laser Spine Institute for bone spurs of the vertebrae, or to request that one of our spine doctors review your MRI or CT scan free of charge, contact us.

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