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Bone Spurs

For Bone Spurs we have terms and definitions in 2 topics. The topics are Chiropractic and Knee Surgery.



Bone Spurs (Chiropractic)

Additional bone material, or overgrowths, that have been attributed to a wide variety of ailments. Also called osteophytes, bone spurs are manufactured by your body in response to a breakdown in existing bony structures. Sometimes, bone spurs can exert pressure on nerves, and this leads to pain.


Bone Spurs (Knee Surgery)

Abnormal projections of bone, also known as osteophytes. Usually caused by increased stress on the ends of the bones.




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