Question 1

can a bone spur go away without surgery?

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No: Generally the symptoms get better however.Usually doesn't need surgery.

Question 2

help please! could bone spurs in the shoulder go away on their own?

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No. Only way they --: Can be gotten rid off is with surgery, which you might need, depending on what symptoms the spurs are causing?
Consult your orthopod.

Question 3

whats a bone spur?

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Likely bony spur.: Bony spurs develop as one gets older, from wear and tear on joints, etc.  These are bony projections that form along joint margins.  This can also happen in the neck and spinal column.  They are important to note since they can be near nerves, etc. And may have to be removed.

Question 4

what are bone spurs?

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Bone spurs : Build up of bone around joints from trauma or abnormal wear and tear. Spurs around the heel are cause from ligaments and tendons pulling on the bone. Spurs are generally not treated unless they are causing pain. The only way to get rid of a spur is to physically remove it(surgery). Nsaid's and steroids may be helpful for general joint pain.

Question 5

what is a bone spur?

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Bone spur: A bone spur or "osteophyte" is a reaction of the bone to grow in response to an abnormal mechanical stress. Most of the time this is seen around joints and are one of the responses to osteoarthritis.

Question 6

how are bone spurs treated?

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Depends: It depends on location and severity.  See your doctor.

Question 7

what exactly is a bone spur?

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A bone prominence: Bone spurs can occur anywhere and when not associated with arthritis are usually painless. Sometimes they can cause irritation of a tendon or ligame leading  to pain.

Question 8

what are some signs of bone spurs?

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Depends: Bone spurs can occur almost anywhere.  The most common site i see in practice is in the heels. However, spurs occur in the spine and around any joint.  It can be painful or asymptomatic.  Many times the spur is not the cause of the pain such as heel spurs. The surrounding soft tissue becomes inflammed and painful.

Question 9

what are bone spurs and do they hurt?

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Sometimes they hurt: Bone spurs are deposits of calcium protruding from the main bone.
Some spurs cause pain if in a pressure bearing area.

Question 10

can bone spurs be broken away or cured?

Accepted Answer

Bone spurs need : To be removed only if they are directly responsible for symptoms.  This typically requires surgical intervention.  There is no way to "dissolve" them.  Often you also have to address the reason the spurs developed in the first place.

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