Question 1

what exactly is a calcaneal spur?

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A projection : Of bone under or behind the heel bone.

Question 2

what to do about spurs on your spine?

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How much discomfort?: A bone spur is a bony growth formed on  healthy bone and may normally occur as you age.  Generally, treatment for a bone spur involves taking pain medication and avoiding activities that worsen the pain.  If you have a spur on your back physical therapy may help.  Surgical intervention is a last resort option for severe pain and impairment.  Discuss with your primary doctor if this is the case.

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

how are bone spurs treated?

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

Question 6

what is the cause of ankle spurs?

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Arthritis: Often due to cartilage damage in ankle joint or early ankle arthritis.

Question 7

what are ways to treat foot spurs?

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Many: Would depend on where on the foot the spur is. A heel spur? A midfoot spurring? Spurs are bony overgrowths and can occur on any bone. In reality if the spur is on the bottom of the foot, a heel spur - then this is one case where likely the spur does not have to be removed and conservative care is helpful.

Question 8

is there any prevention suffering from patellar spurs?

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Spurs: There is no prevention. Its all part of the degenerative arthritic process.

Question 9

are bone cysts and spurs the same?

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No: A spur is a protruding spicule of bone that forms from excessive pressure, trauma, or tension at insertion of tendon or ligament. A bone cyst is a  cyst or cavity in a portion of the bone.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of heel spurs?

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See below.: One of most common causes of heel pain. Heel pain bottom or back of heel or arch while bearing weight. Often the first attempt at weight bearing on the foot is especially painful. As you walk the pain tends to level off somewhat. If rest again same thing happens. The spur itself is not the source of the pain or the cause of the problem. Normally poor biomechanical support is the issue.

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