Question 1

treatment for removal of a bone spur on the talus?

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Depends on where: The spur is. Most spurs on the talus are posterior, which is a relatively easy access point for surgery. To give you a general answer to your general question, though, the treatment for a bone spur is surgical removal. Needless to say, if this is not causing pain, don't have surgery!

Question 2

is there usually a period of non-weight bearing after ankle arthroscopy if bone spurs are removed from leg bones? no-microfracture of talus.

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No : Motion and ambulation are usually immediate.

Question 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

what are the best methods to treating bone spurs?

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Eliminate cause: Whether due to increased tenion orexcessive pressure on area. Sometimes but not always surgery is indicated.

Question 7

cause of bone spurs in neck?

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Arthritis: Arthritis or degenerative disease is the most common cause. There are other less frequent bone diseases that may result in bone spurs.

Question 8

is itching a symptom of bone spur?

Accepted Answer

No: Are you itching all over or is localized in an area . Itching might 
Be due to allergy to the medication you took .was there a rash ? Itching can also be due to certain diseases. If it persist,see your PCP

Question 9

can a bone spur go away without surgery?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

how to deal with tailbone bone spur pain?

Accepted Answer

Coccydynia: Tail bone pain (coccydynia) can be quite painful and definitely interrupt your life. Sitting, having a bowel movement, sex for women may all be effected. 
There is not much treatment for this condition. It usually resolves on its own but may take months. 
Sitting on a pillow or cushion, avoiding constipation can mitigate symptoms. 
There is a surgery ( removal of coccyx) but almost never  needed.

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