Question 1

can you get bone spurs with a broken hand?

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Hand fracture: C can result in a slight bump or thickening of a bone. This is a natural process where the body makes extra bone called callus. Often overtime this bone  bump  diminishes however sometimes the bones they sticker and looks and feels a little bit different forever. There is much variety in how bone feel after an injury and something that really should be spoken about with your treating physician.

Question 2

can you tell me the best treatmens for painful bone spurs. i have 2 bone spurs on the upper knuckles on my l/r hand?

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Bone spurs: You can try a cortisone injection into the joint for a quick pain relief otherwise the spurs may have to be removed surgically.

Question 3

i have had a bone spur removed from the top of each hand and from the top of each foot. i'm 27. any possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Probably arthritis: Probably osteoarthritis from wear and tear. Without hearing medical history or examining you tough to give a answer. Please ask surgeon who did it for answer.

Question 4

had a bone spur removed & joint fused in my hand a year ago and it still isn't pain free. think it was a cmc joint. is this normal to have pain still?

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Depends: Mild achy pain is not uncommon, however, more severe pain is not normal.  You should make a follow up with your orthopedic hand surgeon for a reevaluation and possibly need new imaging studies.

Question 5

numbness left hand middle to pinky. bone spurs in neck and ddd in lower back.

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Numbness in hand from middle to pinky suggests ulnar nerve impingement.  If bone spurs were related pattern would usually be different from this.  However, a C8 root syndrome might produce this pattern.  Try to draw a line around the area of numbness (including all parts that are numb - hand and arm).  Show to doctor.  EMG/NCV study could be helpful.

Question 6

1 dr said bone spur & 2nd dr says that i have a ganglion cyst in my hand. any tests to tell me what it is? tired of pain, weakness and tingling.

Accepted Answer

Cyst vs. spur: Have you had an x-ray?  Further testing &amp; exam is needed.  If a cyst it can be drained or removed.  Bone spur can also be treated.  Consider seeing a hand specialist.  Your family doc can refer you.  Peace and good health.

Question 7

tingling neck to hand, electric shock, dropping things, my hand lets go of objects, xray bone spurs in neck sending me to neurosurg. correct next step?

Accepted Answer

Can vary: If there is either significant nerve root or spinal cord compression, surgery could be an option.  An EMG test might be useful to ascertain whether you could delay surgery, as you might be a candidate for physical therapy.  Discuss options with your doctor

Question 8

is it unusual to have multiple areas with bone spurs? i've got or had them in my hand, heel, elbow, hips, big toe... i'm just a bone grower :-d

Accepted Answer

Unusual: Bone spurs are often mistaken for other things. I am not try to doubt your opinion of what you are having, but having a lot of bone spurs is unusual. Cystic lesions such as ganglion cysts or small fatty tumors, lipomas, are far more common. Bone spurs are usually hard to tell by the feel of it and an xray will be needed to document their bony origin.

Question 9

58 yr old, male. symptoms:neck/shoulder pain, stiffness, numbness in right hand/arm, headaches. could this be a bone spur of the cervical vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Pain that severe needs to be worked up by your doctor in person.  He/she will listen to you, perform an examination and possibly order some tests to see what's wrong with you.

Question 10

symptoms:neck/shoulder pain, stiffness, numbness in right arm/hand, headaches. could this be a bone spur of the cervical vertebrae in a 58 year old ?

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Possibly: Symptoms and concerns like these mandate a thorough evaluation by your doctor.  Only after such an evaluation, which may include labs and radiographic examinations, can he/she let you know what's going on and how best to help you.

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Can you get bone spurs with a broken hand?

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Can you tell me the best treatmens for painful bone spurs. i have 2 bone spurs on the upper knuckles on my l/r hand?

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I have had a bone spur removed from the top of each hand and from the top of each foot. i'm 27. any possible causes?

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Had a bone spur removed & joint fused in my hand a year ago and it still isn't pain free. think it was a cmc joint. is this normal to have pain still?

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Numbness left hand middle to pinky. bone spurs in neck and ddd in lower back.

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1 dr said bone spur & 2nd dr says that i have a ganglion cyst in my hand. any tests to tell me what it is? tired of pain, weakness and tingling.

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Tingling neck to hand, electric shock, dropping things, my hand lets go of objects, xray bone spurs in neck sending me to neurosurg. correct next step?

A member asked:

Is it unusual to have multiple areas with bone spurs? i've got or had them in my hand, heel, elbow, hips, big toe... i'm just a bone grower :-d

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58 yr old, male. symptoms:neck/shoulder pain, stiffness, numbness in right hand/arm, headaches. could this be a bone spur of the cervical vertebrae?

A member asked:

Symptoms:neck/shoulder pain, stiffness, numbness in right arm/hand, headaches. could this be a bone spur of the cervical vertebrae in a 58 year old ?

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