Question 1

xray foot/ankle report: slight scattered osteophyte formation is seen with no acute disease. could cavus foot from retinaculum tear cause osteophytes?

Accepted Answer

That would depend: On where the osteophyte was located and which retinaculum was torn. The fact a cavus foot is present has no bearing.

Question 2

my doctor overlooked my u/s results for left foot navicular bone osteophyte. what can i do. v painful?

Accepted Answer

Osteophyte: Try to protect the area with foam or gel. Arrange for a surgical assessment to see if removal may be your best option. All the best.

Question 3

fall on left foot 6 years ago - now osteophyte.cauda equina damage. does the nerve run into to the foot and if so can i have surgery for pain relief?

Accepted Answer

I seriously doubt...: ...that falling on your foot had anything to do with osteophyte formation in your vertebral column, assuming that's what you mean. (Is it?) The "nerve" sort of, indirectly, runs into to the foot but that doesn't mean it's causing your pain, which you don't describe (burning, aching, etc.). Don't get cut-happy. Surgery is a last resort for back problems &amp; usually only if you have motor weakness.

Question 4

xray said osteophyte on dorsal aspect of navicular bone. have severe foot pain. doctor wasnt concerned. what can i do - help

Accepted Answer

Have you considered: evaluation by a podiatrist? That is a doctor who specializes in feet.

Question 5

can you have bone spurs on the outside of your foot?

Accepted Answer

See below: Yes . X-rays are helpful for the diagnosis.  Good luck. Thank you.

Question 6

what are bone spurs on the outside edge of the foot?

Accepted Answer

Depends: There are a number of causes for bone spurs to develop on the outside of the foot.  Among the two most common causes for spurs to occur are either along an arthritic joint or as a result if chronic pressure/irritation.  A bunion être deformity is among the most common causes and the forefoot is widened in that area causing chronic irritation and spurring when rubbing against a shoe.  Get checked.

Question 7

ct scan of pelvis- l5/s1 degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height, vacuum phenomena, endplate sclerosis and anterior bridging osteophytes. i have tremendous back pain, time to see a back specialist?

Accepted Answer

: Start with your primary care provided. The radiology findings may or may not be related to your back pain. It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you.
Regular aerobic exercise will help by improving strength and flexibility of your muscles. Any exercise for 30 minutes will do that makes you sweat.
Wish you good health!

Question 8

burning top of foot near big toe where stretched nerve years ago after broken ankle. also bone spurs in ball of foot. what to do for burning pain?

Accepted Answer

See a Podiatrist: Rest, ice, elevate and ibruprofen.
Recommend you see a podiatrist, so they can evaluate further.

Question 9

what is endplate osteophytes?

Accepted Answer

Bone spur: It is where the endplate of the vertebral bodies rub, and bone spurs form there.

Question 10

which symptoms do the osteophyte manifested as?

Accepted Answer

Bone spur: Osteophytes are "bone spurs", which are usually the sign of arthritis.  Osteophytes can be painful.  Some osteophytes around the shoulder can impinge on the rotator cuff and cause pain as well.

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Xray foot/ankle report: slight scattered osteophyte formation is seen with no acute disease. could cavus foot from retinaculum tear cause osteophytes?

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My doctor overlooked my u/s results for left foot navicular bone osteophyte. what can i do. v painful?

A member asked:

Fall on left foot 6 years ago - now osteophyte.cauda equina damage. does the nerve run into to the foot and if so can i have surgery for pain relief?

A member asked:

Xray said osteophyte on dorsal aspect of navicular bone. have severe foot pain. doctor wasnt concerned. what can i do - help

A member asked:

Can you have bone spurs on the outside of your foot?

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What are bone spurs on the outside edge of the foot?

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Ct scan of pelvis- l5/s1 degenerative disc disease with loss of disc height, vacuum phenomena, endplate sclerosis and anterior bridging osteophytes. i have tremendous back pain, time to see a back specialist?

A member asked:

Burning top of foot near big toe where stretched nerve years ago after broken ankle. also bone spurs in ball of foot. what to do for burning pain?

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What is endplate osteophytes?

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Which symptoms do the osteophyte manifested as?

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