Bone spurs often do not cause symptoms. They usually only cause pain if they impinge on other structures (such as muscles or nerves) or grow so big that they make moving a joint more difficult.

Bony spurs (Figure 1) are responsible for much of the pain and limited joint movement experienced by sufferers of some inflammatory joint diseases. The relationship between inflammation ...

Lumbar stenosis is a common spinal condition that affects millions of people, particularly older adults. It occurs when the spinal canal located in the lower back experiences narrowing, putting ...

Pain and stiffness are common symptoms associated with both conditions, but there are also differences between the two. DISH is characterized by painful bone spurs, while AS causes inflammation in ...

This can happen due to a herniated disk, bone spurs, or inflammation. Cervical radiculopathy can lead to neck pain that radiates down the arm and into the hand. For mild or moderate neck pain ...

A new procedure at Main Line Health uses a side or front surgical entry and an implant for stable fix for back pain with less hospital time and faster recovery.

Total knee replacement (TKR) surgery is usually done using spinal anesthesia along with a nerve block to help reduce pain ...

A heel spur, or calcaneal spur, is a bony growth of calcium deposits on the back or bottom of the heel bone that often has a hooked, pointy, or shelf-like shape. Heel spurs develop when strain or ...