Osteophyte Treatment From Laser Spine Institute

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Osteophyte Treatment From Laser Spine Institute

Osteophyte is the scientific name for a bone spur. It’s a smooth outcropping of bone that can occur in many parts of the body, and it’s highly common for this condition to develop in the spinal column on the vertebrae. The body produces them as a response to weakness or bone damage in an effort to provide more strength and stability to the spine. Common osteophyte causes are injury, bone frailty which occurs with age, and common back ailments like degenerative disc disease and osteoarthritis. They often don’t cause any pain, but for a portion of those who live with them, they cause some discomfort. This happens when the osteophyte grows large enough or in the right area and compresses spinal nerve tissue. When this happens the tissue gets irritated and causes pain. In cases like sciatica—when the bone spur presses on a large nerve that travels to the extremities—the pain can be felt not only in the back, but in the arm or leg, all the way to the fingers or toes. When an osteophyte causes a lot of pain and reduces the quality of a patient’s life, they should consider treatment.

Depending on the specifics of your case, that could include:

A weight loss regimen
Hot and cold compresses
Physical therapy
Stretching
Massage and more

These treatments are meant to reduce symptoms. If they do not work, you may want to consider surgery to address the root cause of the problem: additional bone growth. Laser Spine Institute (LSI) offers osteophyte treatment using endoscopic techniques. That means we use a small incision and a narrow tube to access the osteophyte. Our surgeons then use miniscule tools to remove the bone. The procedure is minimally invasive, and much less traumatic to the back and neck than traditional procedures.

If you’d like more information on having your osteophyte treated at LSI, contact us today. We’ll review your MRI or CT scan today to determine whether or not we can help you.

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