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Here is presented information about Bone Spur,
its causes and symptoms.
Bone Spur Information
Bone spur is the name given to the extra bone that
emerges out of a normal bone. Though this bony growth is usually smooth,
it might cause pain or even abrasion, especially when pressed or rubbed
against some other bone or soft tissues, such as ligaments, tendons or
nerves in the body. Spine, shoulders, hands, hips, knees, and feet are
the most common places where a bone spur might occur. Bone spur is also
known as osteophytes and might limit joint movement, causing immense
pain. In the following lines, we have provided the causes and symptoms
of bone spur.
Causes Of Bone Spur
- Ageing
- Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH)
- Plantar fasciitis
- Spondylosis
- Spinal stenosis
- Constant pressure, rubbing or stress in a particular area
- Physical instability
- Injury
- Arthritis and other diseases
- Osteomyelitis, a bone infection
- Charcot foot i.e. neuropathic breakdown of feet, primarily seen
in diabetics
Symptoms Of Bone Spur
- Back and neck pain
- Pain in shoulders
- Progressive weakness
- Pain in one or both arms and/or legs
- Numbness or tingling sensation
- Progressive bowel and bladder dysfunction, in some cases
- Pain while standing or walking
- Radiating pain into the shoulders (often including headaches)
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